Are you tired of the same old soup recipes? Looking for a refreshing and healthy option for those hot summer days? Our cold cucumber soup recipe is the perfect solution. Packed with flavour and nutrients, this soup is not only delicious but also a great way to beat the heat.
Prep: 15 mins Cook: 25 mins Total: 40 mins Servings: 3 Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter, or more to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 large English cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
2 small zucchinis, peeled and thinly sliced
3 cups vegetable broth
Directions
Step 1
Melt butter with the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the butter mixture until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cucumber and zucchini slices; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
Pour vegetable broth over the mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and let simmer until the vegetables are cooked for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for a few minutes.
Step 2
Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold the lid in place with a towel; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth.
Once the soup has reached a smooth consistency, move it to the refrigerator to cool for a minimum preferably, overnight.
Rough Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
150.5 calories
protein 3.4g
carbohydrates 15g
fat 9.3g
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Cold Cucumber Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 large clove garlic
- 2 large cucumbers
- 2 small zucchinis
- 3 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
- Melt butter with the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the butter mixture until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cucumber and zucchini slices; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour vegetable broth over the mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and let simmer until the vegetables are cooked for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for a few minutes.
- Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold the lid in place with a towel; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth.
- Once the soup has reached a smooth consistency, move it to the refrigerator to cool preferably, overnight.
So light ans refreshing. This was a perfect summer lunch!
Who knew cucumber soup could be this delicious? I will make again. Thank you for this easy recipe
Chilled perfection in a bowl! This Cold Cucumber Soup is a refreshing and light delight, ideal for hot summer days. The coolness of cucumber paired with tangy herbs creates a truly revitalizing experience. 🥒🍵🌞 #ChilledGoodness #SummerSoups