Chilled Cucumber Yogurt Soup with Chilli and Lime
A refreshing chilled cucumber yogurt soup featuring a zesty kick of chili and lime, perfect for hot summer days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 large cucumbers, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1–2 fresh chilies, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like mint or dill) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers by peeling and chopping them into chunks.
- Toss the chopped cucumbers into a blender or food processor. Add the minced garlic, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Adjust the spice by adding one chopped chili, blending, and tasting before adding more as desired.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lime juice as needed.
- Chill the soup in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For a vegan option, swap Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt. This soup can be prepared a day in advance for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber soup, chilled soup, summer recipe, refreshing appetizer