Cold Summer Soup
Cool down on a hot day with this refreshing Cold Summer Soup, a vibrant blend of fresh vegetables and herbs that’s as nourishing as it is satisfying. Featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy ripe tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, and aromatic garlic, this no-cook recipe is a breeze to prepare, requiring just 20 minutes and a blender. Made extra flavorful with a splash of red wine vinegar, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a hint of fresh basil and parsley, this chilled soup is the perfect light starter or healthy lunch option. With its creamy optional Greek yogurt garnish and zesty lemon undertones, it’s a low-calorie, nutrient-packed dish ideal for summer entertaining. Serve it chilled for a cooling burst of seasonal freshness that will leave you revitalized and delighted.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumber
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 5 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and roughly chop the cucumber, tomatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion.
Peel and crush the garlic cloves.
In a blender or food processor, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and cold water.
Blend the ingredients until smooth. If the consistency is too thick, add a little more cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
Add the fresh parsley, basil leaves, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to the blender. Blend again until the herbs are fully incorporated.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed.
Refrigerate the soup for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the soup to chill thoroughly.
When ready to serve, stir the soup well. Optionally, top each bowl with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh herbs for garnish.
Serve cold and enjoy this refreshing summer soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
720 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.9 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 2447 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.9 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.5 g | ||
| Protein | 19.3 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 3053 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
