Lebanese Cucumber Soup

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 14

Refreshing Lebanese Cucumber Soup recipe perfect for a hot summer day

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 medium cucumber , peeled ( reserve some for garnish )
	2 spring onions
	1 clove garlic , crushed and finely chopped
	1 carton natural low-fat plain yogurt
	2 1/2 ounces sour cream
	1 tablespoon of fresh mint , chopped ( reserve a few leaves for garnish )
	1 teaspoon lemon juice
	salt & freshly ground black pepper

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Lebanese Cucumber Soup is a cold soup that is perfect for hot days. The combination of cool and refreshing cucumber and mint, tangy yogurt, and sour cream make it a perfect appetizer or side dish for any meal. This soup is also ideal for those occasions when you are looking for something light and easy to digest. You will love the simplicity of this recipe as well as its crisp and refreshing flavor.

Instructions

1.	Start by peeling and roughly chopping the cucumber and spring onions.
2.	Place the cucumber, spring onions, and garlic in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
3.	Add in the yogurt, sour cream, chopped mint, and lemon juice and blend again until smooth.
4.	Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
5.	Chill the soup in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
6.	When ready to serve, garnish with the reserved cucumber and mint leaves.

PROS

This chilled soup is light and refreshing, perfect for a hot summer day.

The cucumber and mint give it a deliciously cool and crisp flavor.

CONS

As this soup is quite low in protein, it may not be substantial enough to be considered a main meal.

It is best served as an appetizer or side dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cucumbers are low in calories and high in fiber, making them great for weight loss and digestive health.
The garlic in this recipe may also have immune-boosting properties and the mint can aid in digestion.