Cold Cucumber Soup with Basil

This chilled cucumber soup is calm, refreshing, and easy to prepare.
Fresh cucumbers blend into a smooth base that feels light yet satisfying.
Basil adds a gentle herbal note that keeps the flavors bright.
Served cold, it offers balance on warm days.
A simple recipe that brings quiet freshness to the table.

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Cold Cucumber Soup with Basil

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Cold cucumber soup with basil and yogurt blended into a refreshing and light vegetarian dish perfect for warm days.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Calories: 128

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 3 large cucumbers peeled and chopped
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
• ½ cup cold water

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Add cucumbers, yogurt, olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Add basil leaves and blend briefly until incorporated.
4. Adjust consistency with cold water if needed.
5. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 78mgPotassium: 399mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 293IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill well for best flavor.

Add lemon juice for extra brightness if desired.

Garnish with chopped basil before serving.

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