CUCUMBER-YOGURT SOUP WITH FRESH DILL

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Cucumber-Yogurt Soup With Fresh Dill image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 3h10m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

32 ounces plain lowfat yogurt
2 large seedless cucumbers, peeled and coarsely grated (3 cups)
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Place the yogurt in a paper- towel-lined sieve and let drain over a bowl, in the refrigerator, several hours or overnight.
  • Stir together the cucumbers, garlic, olive oil, dill and salt. Place the drained yogurt in a large bowl and gradually whisk in the water until very smooth. Stir in the cucumber mixture.
  • Refrigerate the soup until very cold, at least 3 hours. If needed, thin with a little more water. Taste and add more salt, if necessary. Ladle into bowls and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 215, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1004 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams

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