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Fresh Chilled Cucumber Mint Dill Gazpacho Recipe Easy Healthy Summer Soup

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A cool, silky, and refreshing summer soup blending cucumber, mint, dill, and creamy Greek yogurt. Perfect for hot days, this gazpacho is quick, easy, and packed with fresh herbal flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium cucumbers, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup (240 ml) plain Greek yogurt, full-fat preferred
  • 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold water
  • Salt to taste (sea salt recommended)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional garnish: whole mint leaves, dill sprigs, or a drizzle of olive oil

Instructions

  1. Peel and roughly chop 3 medium cucumbers. Remove any seedy parts if watery. Rinse and pat dry mint and dill, then chop dill finely and roughly chop mint leaves.
  2. Add cucumbers, 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup mint leaves, 2 tablespoons chopped dill, and minced garlic clove into a blender.
  3. Pour in 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1/2 cup cold water. Add a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Pulse first to break down cucumbers, then blend on high speed until silky and creamy, scraping sides once or twice. Add more cold water one tablespoon at a time if too thick.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, lemon juice, pepper, or herbs as desired. Pulse briefly if adding extra mint or dill.
  6. Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld. 30 minutes is acceptable if in a rush.
  7. Serve chilled in bowls or glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, dill sprigs, or a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

Use English or Persian cucumbers for best results. Full-fat Greek yogurt provides the best texture and flavor. Chill the soup for at least 1 hour for optimal flavor. For dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with unsweetened coconut yogurt or cashew cream. To avoid watery soup, salt and drain cucumbers for 10 minutes before blending if very fresh and watery. Add ice cubes at the end for extra cold soup but blend lightly to avoid watering down.

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Keywords: gazpacho, cucumber soup, chilled soup, summer soup, healthy soup, mint, dill, Greek yogurt, easy recipe, refreshing

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