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Cool & Creamy Cucumber Soup

A refreshing and easy-to-make cold cucumber soup perfect for summer days. It's packed with fresh herbs and creamy Greek yogurt for a delightful and satisfying meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Blender
  • bowl
  • Knife
  • Spoon
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Airtight container

Ingredients
  

Fresh Herbs

  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill fronds plus more for garnish
  • 0.25 cup fresh chives coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish

Main Ingredients

  • 2 medium English cucumbers about 8 ounces each
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1.25 cups plain Greek yogurt low-fat or full-fat
  • 0.25 cup olive oil plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 flaky salt optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • First things first, let’s get our fresh herbs ready. Finely chop your dill fronds, chives, and parsley. As you chop, remember to set aside just a little bit of each for that pretty garnish later on. It’s these little details that make a dish extra special!
  • Now, for our star ingredient – the cucumbers. Give them a quick peel, then slice them in half lengthwise. A spoon is your best friend here to scoop out those seeds. Once seeded, just coarsely chop the cucumber flesh. Easy peasy!
  • It’s time for everything to meet in the blender! Add your chopped cucumbers, that zesty lemon juice, the clove of garlic, creamy Greek yogurt, olive oil, nutty tahini, kosher salt, white pepper, and the rice vinegar.
  • Put the lid on securely and blend away! You want to keep going until the soup is wonderfully smooth and creamy. It should have a beautiful, uniform texture.
  • Pour the blended soup into a bowl and gently stir in the chopped dill, chives, and parsley that you prepped earlier. This is where the fresh herby goodness really shines through.
  • This soup is best served cold, so pop it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This chilling time allows all those wonderful flavors to meld together beautifully.
  • When you’re ready to serve, ladle that gorgeous, creamy soup into your favorite bowls. Drizzle a little extra olive oil over the top, sprinkle with the reserved fresh herbs, and if you’re feeling fancy, a pinch of flaky salt. It’s a feast for the eyes and the taste buds!

Notes

This soup is fantastic for meal prep. You can make a big batch at the beginning of the week and portion it out for quick and healthy lunches or light dinners. Flavors often deepen on the second day. While designed to be cold, it can be gently warmed over low heat, but be careful not to overheat.