Cold Cucumber & Yogurt Soup

Recipes

Prep Time

8 Minutes

Cooking Time

0 Minutes

Servings

4-6 People

Ingredients

  • 2 Large cloves of Garlic
  • 2 Cups (500mL) Plain Yogurt
  • 1 Medium English Cucumber (or 4 Persian/Lebanese Cucumbers) finely diced
  • 1 Tbsp Dried Crushed Mint
  • Water (to thin it out)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions

  • Mash the garlic with a garlic press or using a mortar and pestle
  • Transfer the garlic to a large bowl and mix the yogurt, cucumber and mint
  • Depending on how thick the yogurt is and how you like your soup, add water to thin it out to your desired consistency
  • Season with salt, if desired
  • Pour into a serving bowl and add the oil on top, serve chilled
  • Pro Tip: If serving at a barbecue, add a few ice cubes to keep it cold

Lebanese cold cucumber and yogurt soup recipe courtesy of Ilham Hashem

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