Cold Cucumber Soup

Prep Time: 10

Chilling Time: 4

Total Time: 4 10

Serves 8

This chilled cucumber soup recipe is a delicious summer starter or side dish! Fresh herbs, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice make it bright, creamy, and refreshing. Gluten-free.

Ingredients

6 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced, reserve a few slices for garnish
1½ cups plain whole milk Greek yogurt
¾ cup fresh basil leaves
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh dill, plus more for garnish
1 garlic clove
¾ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon honey
Freshly ground black pepper
Fresh mint or chives, for garnish

Instructions

In a blender, combine the cucumbers, yogurt, basil, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt, honey, and several grinds of pepper and blend until smooth. Chill for at least 4 hours.
Ladle into bowls and drizzle with olive oil. Garnish with the reserved cucumber slices, freshly ground black pepper, and fresh dill, mint, and/or chives. Serve cold.

Notes

Note: I like to serve this with crusty bread or this focaccia recipe.

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