Best Chilled Creamy Cucumber Soup Recipes

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CREAMY CUCUMBER SOUP



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There's no reason to only use cucumbers raw--they are wonderful sautéed then pureed with avocado for a silken-textured soup that's good warm or cold.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Vegetarian Soup & Stew Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 cups peeled, seeded and thinly sliced cucumbers, divided
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, or reduced-sodium chicken broth
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 avocado, diced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
½ cup low-fat plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 1 to 4 minutes. Add lemon juice and cook for 1 minute. Add 3 3/4 cups cucumber slices, broth, salt, pepper and cayenne; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook at a gentle simmer until the cucumbers are soft, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Transfer the soup to a blender. Add avocado and parsley; blend on low speed until smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Pour into a serving bowl and stir in yogurt. Chop the remaining 1/4 cup cucumber slices. Serve the soup warm or refrigerate and serve it chilled. Just before serving, garnish with the chopped cucumber and more chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 493.6 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds cucumber, peeled and cut into chunks
4 yellow tomatoes, cut into chunks
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
1/3 cup chopped white onion
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
4 teaspoons minced fresh dill
4 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Combine the cucumber and tomatoes in a blender, reserving 1/4 cup of each for garnish. Add the bell pepper, onion, vinegar, 1 teaspoon each dill and parsley, 1 clove garlic and the sugar; puree until smooth. Pass through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Season with 1 teaspoon salt. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the croutons: Heat the remaining clove garlic with the olive oil in a skillet over low heat. Add the bread cubes and the remaining 3 teaspoons each dill and parsley. Cook, stirring, until golden and crunchy, 10 to 15 minutes. Discard the garlic.
  • Pour the soup into chilled bowls. Dice the reserved cucumber and tomatoes; sprinkle into the soup. Garnish with the croutons.

CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP WITH SHRIMP



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 2h20m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (17-ounce) containers Greek yogurt
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
3 hothouse cucumbers, unpeeled, seeded and chopped
3/4 cup chopped red onion
9 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (6 lemons)
3/4 pound cooked large shrimp, halved
Thin slices of lemon, halved, for garnish
Fresh dill, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the yogurt, half-and-half, cucumbers, red onion, scallions, salt, and pepper. Transfer the mixture in batches to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until the cucumbers are coarsely pureed and then pour into another bowl. Continue processing the soup until all of it is pureed. Fold in the dill, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until very cold.
  • Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice. Serve chilled, garnished with the shrimp, lemon, and fresh dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 95 milligrams, Sodium 1698 milligrams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CHILLED CREAMY CUCUMBER SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cucumbers
2 cups of plain yogurt
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons honey
1 lemon
Fresh or dried dill, to taste
Water
Salt
Pepper

Steps:

  • Peel cucumber and remove seeds. Grate to yield 3 cups. In food processor combine cucumbers, yogurt, garlic, honey and a squirt of lemon. Snip in dill. Process until smooth. Slowly add water until creamy. Season with salt and pepper and continue processing. Pour into a bowl. Chill. Serve.

CUCUMBER SOUP



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The refreshing cucumber soup is served cold, so it will go down well on a summer's day. Ladle it into bowls for a smaller gathering, or pour into small cups for an amuse-bouche.

Provided by Samuel Goldsmith

Categories     Starter

Time 10m

Yield Serves 4 in bowls or 12 in small cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cucumbers (about 675g)
150g Greek yogurt
2 limes, juiced
small handful of tarragon, chopped
3 mint sprigs, leaves picked
small bunch of chives, chopped
rapeseed oil, to serve

Steps:

  • Finely chop a third of one of the cucumbers and set aside for when you're ready to serve later. Roughly chop the remaining cucumbers and tip into a blender or food processor along with the yogurt and lime juice. Add the tarragon, most of the mint leaves and most of the chives. Blitz until the mixture is smooth.
  • Pour the soup into bowls or small cups, scatter over the finely chopped cucumber, remaining mint leaves and the rest of the chives. Drizzle with a little rapeseed oil just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

CHILLED CREAM OF CUCUMBER SOUP



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Cook time is chill time. This is a good make-ahead summer soup that is cool and refreshing - especially for those hot Florida summers. Even those that don't care for cold soup usually enjoy this!

Provided by SmilinJenE

Categories     Vegetable

Time 4h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 lbs cucumbers, peeled
5 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup minced fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dill weed
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or 1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup quick cooking farina
1 cup low-fat sour cream, divided

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender.
  • Slice 1/3 cup cucumbers; refrigerate.
  • Chop the remaining cucumbers and add to onion mixture.
  • Add the broth, dill, vinegar, and salt; bring to a boil.
  • Gradually add farina, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cool slightly.
  • In a blender or food processor, process soup in batches until pureed.
  • Pour into a container; refrigerate until chilled (about 4 hours).
  • Just before serving, whisk in 1/2 c. sour cream
  • Garnish each serving with reserved cucumber slices and 1 T sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.4, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 19.4, Sodium 580.7, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.3, Protein 5.5

CHILLED CUCUMBER-DILL SOUP



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Another way to use up all those cucumbers that spring off the vine in summer. This is a spicy dill cucumber soup chilled to take down the heat a notch in summer. This soup is great made a day ahead and keeps for 3 days. Serve with some thin wheat crackers.

Provided by Cheryl

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and cubed, divided
½ cup finely chopped yellow onion, divided
½ cup finely chopped celery, divided
½ cup grated carrots, divided
4 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
¼ cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Set 1/4 cup of cubed cucumber aside.
  • Place remaining cucumbers, 1/4 cup onion, 1/4 cup celery, 1/4 cup carrots, jalapeno peppers, Greek yogurt, sour cream, sugar, garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper into the bowl of an 8-cup electric blender or food processor and pulse until all ingredients are just blended.
  • Pour into a large bowl and stir in reserved 1/4 cup cucumber and remaining onion, celery, and carrots to add a little crunch to an otherwise creamy mixture. Taste for salt and pepper, adding more if desired.
  • Place into the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 419.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

CHILLED CREAM OF CUCUMBER SOUP



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I have to be honest here. I really dislike cucumbers and dill and I have never tried this soup BUT I have made it for a summer cook out on the very high praise of the lady who gave it to me. It was well liked by my husband and the couple we had invited to dinner that night. I'm passing it along so that cuke fans might enjoy it. As written this is made for 2 but I doubled it it seemed to be fine. Cook time is chill time.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cucumbers, peeled and seeded
1/2 cup buttermilk, chilled
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream, chilled
2 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried dill, crumbled

Steps:

  • Coarsely purée cucumbers in a blender or food processor.
  • Transfer to a metal bowl and whisk in remaining ingredients and salt to taste.
  • Cover bowl and chill 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve in chilled bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.7, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 8.2, Sodium 117.3, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 12.6, Protein 7

EASY COLD CUCUMBER SOUP



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Easy cold soup for a hot day!

Provided by lreddy

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and diced
1 ⅓ cups sour cream
1 ⅓ cups plain yogurt
2 cups vegetable broth
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup chopped fresh mint
½ cup chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Combine cucumber, sour cream, yogurt, vegetable broth, and garlic in a large bowl; blend together using an immersion blender until smooth. Blend in mint and dill. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 333.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP



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Provided by Judy Goldwasser

Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetarian     Yogurt     Cucumber     Chill

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cucumbers
1/2 cup chopped parsley
6 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 quart buttermilk
1 pint yogurt
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Peel cucumbers and cut them in half, scraping out seeds. Sprinkle the cucumbers with salt and let them stand 30 minutes. Drain excess water.
  • Chop the cucumbers coarsely and put the pieces in the blender along with scallions, dill, lemon juice, buttermilk, and yogurt. Blend at high speed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill well before serving.

COLD CREAM OF CUCUMBER SOUP



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This is a recipe by Beth Elon, who has a column every other week in our local paper. In our house it's just not Friday night dinner unless there's soup, but with the weather being so hot lately, I haven't been able to even bear the thought of sitting down to a hot steaming bowl of chicken soup, let alone cooking it on Friday. I tried this out the other night and it was so refreshing, I think we'll have this more often than just Friday nights during the summer! Prep time includes chilling (who wants lukewarm cuke soup?).

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Vegetable

Time 4h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups vegetable broth
5 smooth-skinned cucumbers
1 potato, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 leeks, coarsely chopped
1 shallot, chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
1 cup sour cream or 1 cup yogurt
salt & freshly ground black pepper
fresh chives

Steps:

  • Bring the vegetable broth to the boil.
  • Chop 4 of the cucumbers coarsely.
  • Thinly slice the fifth, and set the slices aside.
  • Add the chopped cucumbers, potato, leeks, shallot and garlic to the boiling broth, and cook until tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and blend.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste, and cool.
  • Refrigerate for several hours, until well chilled.
  • To serve, pour the chilled soup into a soup tureen, add the sliced cucumbers and chopped chives.
  • Spoon the sour cream or yogurt on top, or serve it separately at the table.

CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP



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"This is a wonderful way to use up all those cucumbers that seem to be ready at the same time," writes Shirley Kidd of New London, Minnesota. "I's so refreshing on hot summer days."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium cucumbers
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 green onions, chopped
Fresh dill, optional

Steps:

  • Cut 4 thin slices of cucumber; set aside for garnish. Peel and finely chop remaining cucumbers. In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, sour cream, sugar, dill, salt, pepper, green onions and chopped cucumbers. , Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with cucumber slices and, if desired, fresh dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 445mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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