Citrus-Mint Chilled Cucumber Soup
A revitalizing cold soup bursting with fresh cucumber, cooling mint, and bright citrus flavors, perfect for hot days. This Mediterranean-inspired soup recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs English cucumber, Plain Greek yogurt, Fresh mint leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 medium English cucumber
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup, chopped Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- 1, minced Garlic clove
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 cup Cold water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Peel and roughly chop 2 medium English cucumbers into 1-inch pieces. Place them in a blender.
- Step 2: Add 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper into the blender with the cucumber.
- Step 3: Pour in 1/2 cup cold water and blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Step 4: Transfer the soup to a bowl, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and serve cold for a refreshing boost.
