Chilled Cucumber Soup

Name: Chilled Cucumber Soup
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers, peeled and diced; 1 cup plain Greek-style yogurt; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 small shallot, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ¼ cup loosely packed chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 shallot, very finely chopped; 1 teaspoon balsamic syrup, or to taste; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste; 2 tablespoons sliced parsley leaves

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It's a hot summer day and you're starving, but there's no way you can even think about turning on the oven. This refreshing, cooling soup only requires a blender and 15 minutes of prep time! A creamy blend of cucumbers, tangy Greek yogurt, shallots and fresh herbs, it makes for an ideal light dinner or first course for a summer dinner party. If you can, make the soup the night before you plan to serve it and chill overnight for maximum flavor. Left to sit in the refrigerator, the herbs seasonings will mellow and blend together. Serving with a little olive oil, balsamic syrup and fresh shallots and herbs provides flavor and texture contrast.

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Make your own balsamic syrup: Add 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan. Bring to a low boil over medium-low heat, then simmer until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and has reduced by at least half, about 15 minutes. Refrigerate any extra for up to three months.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 267 calories; 16g fat; 29.1g carbohydrates; 5g protein; 3mg cholesterol; 138mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 267		Calories from Fat 142
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g		24%
	Saturated Fat 3g	13%
	Trans Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
	Monounsaturated Fat 11.0g
Cholesterol 3mg		1%
Sodium 138mg		6%
Total Carbohydrate 29.1g		10%
	Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
	Sugars 17.1g
Protein 5g

Vitamin A 14%		Vitamin C 26%
Calcium 12%		Iron 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

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Appetizers Snacks Blender Gluten-free Sugar-free Low-carb Vegetarian Dairy-free Vegan Fusion Quick And Easy One Pot Or Pan Cucumber Yogurt Greek-style Yogurt Soups And Stews Immersion Blender No Meat

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Jennifer Ingram says:

UPDATE: After sitting for several hours, the flavors really developed and it was rich and refreshing. I didn't have the parsley or tarragon, but even w/o, this soup is a winner! Just whipped this up and had to review how absolutely simple it was (especially in a powerful blender - only rough chop necessary). I'm now waiting for the chilling/flavor blending to happen and will follow up with full review then (but initial taste tests are very promising!).

Tiana D. says:

Cucumber soup?! I can tell you this soup is really good and worth making. This will be my go-to soup this summer, and such a pretty color for dinner parties.

Katie Hason says:

This cold cucumber soup is so refreshing! I love the shallots and garlic in this dish as well, it truly heightens the overall flavors. It's a great appetizer and perfect for date nights!