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

This cold cucumber soup succeeds particularly well 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

Creamy blend of cold cucumber soup

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

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Recipe

Cold cucumber soup with dill

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

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare cucumbers

    Wash cucumbers, peel and roughly dice them if desired. Remove dill tips and chop garlic finely.

  2. 2

    Puree soup

    Puree cucumber, yoghurt, dill, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil in a blender until smooth.

  3. 3

    Adjust consistency

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

  4. 4

    Cooling

    Cover the soup and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Season to taste

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

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Cold cucumber soup with dill

Chill well

With cold cucumber soup with dill: Cold soups need time in the fridge. Only then do salt, acid and herbs taste balanced.

Puree finely

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

Check acidity at the end

For cold cucumber soup with dill: Do not add lime, vinegar or lemon until after cooling time. Cold steams flavours.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

For cold cucumber soup with dill: Serve small portions in chilled bowls or glasses. This will look 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 add more excitement to the cold soup.

Nutrition per serving

190kcal
12.0 gCarbohydrates
8.0 gProtein
12.0 gFat

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

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Cold cucumber soup with dill

Cucumbers are ideal, if the skin is thick or bitter, remove them partially or completely.

Yes, it can be kept in the fridge for a few hours. Stir again before serving and season to taste.

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

Dill, cucumber cubes, a little olive oil, pepper or small bread croutons go well with cold soup.

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