Iced Cucumber Soup

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1

Refreshing Iced Cucumber Soup

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

170

Sugar

Fat

12g

This refreshing soup is a perfect dish for summer. It's light, healthy, and packed with flavor. The combination of cucumber, yogurt, and garlic makes this soup a refreshing and healthy meal. The soup is easy to make and can be served as a starter or even as a main course. The sweetness of the sultanas and the aroma of the mint make this soup unique and fun to eat. It's perfect for those who are on a diet or anyone who is looking for a low-calorie, healthy meal.

Instructions

1.	Place diced cucumber, plain yogurt, ice water, and crushed garlic in a blender or food processor.
2.	Blend or process until mixture is smooth.
3.	Add olive oil, finely chopped garlic, chopped mint, plumped sultanas, and salt. Pulse to combine.
4.	Chill the soup for at least 1 hour before serving.
5.	Garnish with mint and sultanas as desired.

PROS

This chilled soup is a perfect summertime dish that is both refreshing and light.

The cucumber and yogurt make this soup low in calories and perfect for those on a diet.

The combination of sultanas and mint gives a unique twist to the flavor of the soup, making it the perfect appetizer or even a stand-alone meal.

CONS

This soup might not be suitable for people who don’t like the taste of cucumber.

It’s important to blend the ingredients well, or the texture can be grainy, which may be off-putting to some diners.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cucumber is low in calories and high in water content, making it great for hydration.
Yogurt contains probiotics that can help with gut health.
The garlic in this recipe is packed with antioxidants, which can help boost the immune system.

	1/2 cucumber , peeled and diced
	8 ounces plain yogurt
	6 tablespoons ice water
	2 garlic cloves , 1 crushed and the other chopped finely and crushed
	3 teaspoons olive oil
	1 teaspoon mint , chopped
	2 tablespoons sultanas , plumped in hot water
	salt