Chilled Cucumber Garlic Soup (Printable)

Creamy blend of cucumbers, yogurt, garlic, and herbs served chilled for a cool, satisfying dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped
02 - 2 scallions, chopped
03 - 1 small clove garlic, minced

→ Dairy

04 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt

→ Herbs & Seasonings

05 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped (optional)
07 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
08 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

11 - Sliced cucumber, extra dill, and a drizzle of olive oil

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a blender or food processor, add chopped cucumbers, scallions, garlic, Greek yogurt, fresh dill, fresh mint if using, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
02 - Process the mixture until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency.
03 - Taste the soup and adjust salt or pepper as necessary to suit your preference.
04 - Transfer to a large bowl, cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the soup to chill.
05 - Stir the soup before serving. Ladle into individual bowls and garnish with sliced cucumber, fresh dill, and a drizzle of olive oil.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's ready in 15 minutes with zero cooking, which means you can make it while your kitchen is still cool.
  • The creamy texture from yogurt makes it feel indulgent without any heavy cream or complicated techniques.
  • It tastes even better the next day as flavors settle, so it's perfect for meal prep.
02 -
  • Seeding the cucumbers is non-negotiable if you want soup and not cucumber water by tomorrow.
  • Greek yogurt must be the plain, full-fat kind or the soup loses its creamy magic and becomes somehow both thin and grainy.
  • Taste the soup after it's been chilled because cold mutes flavors; you may need to adjust seasoning once everything is icy.
03 -
  • Freeze cucumber slices on a parchment-lined tray ahead of time to use as both garnish and a way to keep the soup cold without diluting it with melting ice.
  • Warming the bowls instead of chilling them brings out different flavor notes—try it both ways and see which version speaks to you.
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