Chilled Cucumber Garlic Soup (Printable)

A creamy, refreshing cold cucumber soup accented with garlic and herbs, ideal for hot weather.

# 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

# Method:

01 - In a blender or food processor, combine chopped cucumbers, scallions, garlic, Greek yogurt, dill, mint if using, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
02 - Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste and adjust salt and pepper as necessary.
04 - Transfer the soup to a large bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until thoroughly chilled.
05 - Stir before serving. Ladle into bowls and garnish with cucumber slices, fresh dill, and a drizzle of olive oil.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes with no cooking required, which means you can make it on your hottest days without heating the kitchen.
  • The herbaceous coolness hits differently than a regular salad—it's hydrating in a way that feels indulgent rather than obligatory.
02 -
  • Blend until completely smooth or you'll get a grainy texture that feels less elegant than it should; a rough chop means rough soup.
  • Salt cold soup more than feels comfortable when it's still warm—cold dulls the palate by a surprising amount, and underseasoned chilled soup is the saddest thing to discover mid-spoon.
03 -
  • Taste and adjust your seasoning while the soup is still warm before chilling; cold temperatures make flavors muffle, so what tastes perfect warm might taste flat cold.
  • Make this soup a day ahead if you can—overnight rest allows the herbs to infuse fully and the flavors to deepen into something even more refined.
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