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Chilled Cucumber and Mint Soup with Greek Yogurt Swirl
A refreshing and light chilled soup perfect as a starter or light lunch. The coolness and herbal notes cleanse the palate, making it an excellent pairing for richer dishes.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Calories
135
Level
Easy
Yields
4 servings
Cost
£1.02
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Ingredients
Servings
4
2English Cucumbers(Peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped)
£1.60
0.5cupFresh Mint Leaves(Packed)
£0.75
2cupsVegetable Broth(Low sodium)
£0.60
2tablespoonsLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)
£0.25
0.5cupGreek Yogurt(Plain, full-fat or low-fat)
£0.50
0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)
£0.01
0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)
£0.02
1tablespoonOlive Oil(Extra virgin)
£0.15
0.3Optional: Chopped Cucumber(For garnish)
£0.20
Total Cost
£4.08
£1.02 per serving
The Method
- 1
Combine the cucumbers, mint leaves, vegetable broth, and lemon juice in a blender.
- 2
Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- 3
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.
- 4
To serve, pour the chilled soup into bowls. Swirl a dollop of Greek yogurt into each bowl. Garnish with optional chopped cucumber and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
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My Notes
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition per serving (300g)
135 kcal / 565 kJ
Carbs
12g
5% of RDA
Fat
7g
10% of RDA
Protein
7g
14% of RDA
Detailed Breakdown
Fibre
3 g
10% of RDA
Sugar
6 g
7% of RDA
Sodium
780 mg
34% of RDA
Saturated Fat
3 g
15% of RDA
Chef's Tips
For a creamier soup, add a tablespoon of avocado or a splash of heavy cream before blending.
If the soup is too thick, add more vegetable broth to reach your desired consistency.
This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Cooking Equipment
Blender
Mixing Bowl
Wine Pairings
No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.
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