Refreshing and light, this Chilled Cucumber Soup with Mint Leaves is perfect for a warm day. Combining fresh cucumbers, tangy lemon juice, and cooling mint leaves, this quick and easy dish is a healthy way to beat the heat. Plus, it’s dairy-free with the use of plain soy yogurt, making it suitable for vegan diets.
Chilled Cucumber Soup with Mint
Course: Soups, AppetizersCuisine: Mediterranean4
servings10
minutes40
minutes300
kcalChilled Cucumber Soup with Mint is a refreshing and creamy dish featuring crisp cucumbers, cool mint, and a touch of yogurt for a light, summery flavor.
Ingredients
3 cucumbers, peeled and seeded
1 lemon, peeled
1/4 cup pine nuts
4 cups pure water
1/4 cup mint leaves
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
- In a blender, add the peeled cucumbers, lemon, pine nuts, and pure water.
- Toss in the mint leaves, sea salt, and olive oil.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving for an extra refreshing effect.
- Serve cold and garnish with a few extra mint leaves or a drizzle of olive oil.
Beat the heat with this creamy, light Chilled Cucumber Soup with Mint Leaves. It’s the perfect blend of fresh flavors and cooling ingredients, making it an ideal soup for hot summer days.
