Try Cold Cucumber Soup Recipe On Hot Summer Days

Vegetables and fruits that are high in water content are especially important to include in the diet during the summer. In addition to water, many health experts advise eating more of these foods. The cucumber is one of several such vegetables with a reputation for refreshing and hydrating. Cucumber cold soup is a soothing alternative to nibbling on raw cucumbers during the hot summer. It may be made quickly and easily thanks to a simple recipe. You only need a bowl of cold cucumber soup this summer to cool off. The article provides a straightforward recipe and some useful tips for preparing it. 

Why cold soup is healthy?

Cold soups are hydrating and a great alternative to hot soups if you tend to confuse thirst with appetite. Furthermore, cold soup is often low in calories and high in fibre. Such properties can help you feel full sooner than you would otherwise. This is because whole fruits and vegetables are typically chopped or thrown into the blender.

Why must you include cold cucumber soup?

On steamy summer days, cool off with this refreshing cucumber soup. It's a fantastic and nourishing appetiser or side dish since it's creamy, chilled, bright, and fresh. No cooking appliances, not even a grill, are required for its preparation. Put everything in a blender, mix until smooth, and serve cold. This cucumber soup tastes best after being refrigerated for a few hours when it develops a velvety texture and a bright, refreshing flavour.

Also Read: 5 Cold Soup Dishes For Summers

Serving cold cucumber soup

The cold cucumber soup is a delightful main course or appetiser. Serve it with a healthy salad rich in vegetables and plant-based proteins for a summertime supper. You can make a whole dinner out of this appetiser by adding grilled veggie skewers and zucchini noodles. Lunch on a sunny day in the summer couldn't be better than this. Try an egg sandwich, a veggie roll, avocado toast, or a basic chicken sandwich on some nice crusty bread to complement it.

Cucumber Cold Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• Thinly slice 6 Persian cucumbers
• 4-5 slices of Persian cucumber for garnish.
• 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yoghurt (made from whole milk)
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp extra virgin oil for drizzling
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. of chopped fresh dill
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1/4 tsp. of salt
• 1/2 tsp. of honey
• Smashed black pepper
• Herbs such as mint, dill, or chives, fresh for garnish

Method

• Blend the cucumbers, yoghurt, basil, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt, honey, and several turns of pepper until smooth. Pour it into a jar, put it in the fridge, and let it cool for at least four hours.
• Serve in salad bowls with cucumber slices, fresh herbs, olive oil, and freshly ground black pepper.