Cold cucumber soup with dill as a fresh summer recipe for warm days, barbecue evenings and light cuisine
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Cold cucumber soup with dill

This cold cucumber soup is especially fresh when cucumber and yoghurt are well chilled. Dill, lemon and garlic season the soup, cold water controls the consistency.

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Total time 1 hr
Calories 190 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
By the Published Updated Editorially approved

Why this recipe works

Cold cucumber soup creamy mix

Peel the cucumbers only partially if you want a light green colour. Purify the soup finely and taste only after cooling, because dill and garlic then emerge more clearly.

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Recipe

Cold cucumber soup with dill

Cold cucumber soup with dill is a light summer soup without stove. Cucumber, yoghurt, dill, lemon and olive oil are finely pureed and served well chilled.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare cucumbers

    Wash cucumbers, peel some of them and dice roughly. Pick dill tips and chop garlic finely.

  2. 2

    Purify soup

    Finely puree cucumber, yoghurt, dill, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil in a blender.

  3. 3

    Set consistency

    Gradually add cold water until the soup remains pleasantly creamy but drinkable.

  4. 4

    Cooling

    Cover the soup and put in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Flavouring

    Season with salt, pepper and some extra lemon. Serve cold with dill and olive oil.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Cold cucumber soup with dill

Cool well

Cold cucumber soup with dill: Cold soups take time in the refrigerator. Salt, acid and herbs taste balanced only after that.

Finely puree

For cold cucumber soup with dill: Mix longer for a smooth texture and dilute with little cold water if necessary.

End-check acid

For cold cucumber soup with dill: lime, vinegar or lemon finish after the cooling period. Cold dampens aromas.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

For cold cucumber soup with dill: Serve small portions in chilled bowls or glasses. This looks fresher and lighter.

With cold cucumber soup with dill: More yoghurt or some soaked bread makes the soup rounder and denser.

With cold cucumber soup with dill: chilli, pepper or fresh herbs give the cold soup more suspense.

Nutrition per serving

190kcal
12.0 gCarbohydrates
8.0 gProtein
12.0 gFat

Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Cold cucumber soup with dill

Salad cucumbers are ideal. If the shell is thick or bitter, you should remove it partially or completely.

Yes, she can stand in the fridge for a few hours. Stir and taste again before serving.

Cucumbers contain a lot of water. Do not use too much extra water and give it only gradually.

Dill, cucumber cubes, some olive oil, pepper or small breadcrutons fit well with the cold soup.

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