Skinny Cucumber Soup
Cool, creamy, and irresistibly refreshing, this Skinny Cucumber Soup is the perfect guilt-free way to beat the heat! Made with hydrating English cucumbers, tangy low-fat Greek yogurt, and vibrant fresh herbs like dill and mint, this no-cook recipe blends up in just 10 minutes for an effortless appetizer or light lunch. A touch of garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil adds depth, while ice cubes create an instantly chilled, silky texture. Enjoy this healthy, low-calorie cucumber soup as a make-ahead dish, beautifully garnished with cucumber slices and herbs for an elegant presentation. Perfect for summer, this nutrient-packed, under-30-calorie-per-serving soup is a true crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumber
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened, low-fat)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Fresh mint leaves
- 1 Garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup Cold water
- 3 Ice cubes
Instructions
Peel one and a half of the cucumbers, leaving the remaining half unpeeled for added texture and color. Slice them into chunks for easier blending.
Reserve a few thin slices of cucumber for garnish, if desired.
In a blender, combine the cucumber chunks, Greek yogurt, fresh dill, mint leaves, and garlic clove.
Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and cold water to the blender.
Blend the ingredients until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more water to reach your desired consistency.
Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend again briefly to chill the soup and make it extra refreshing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Pour the soup into bowls or glasses, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes if time allows for an even colder serving.
Garnish with the reserved cucumber slices and an extra sprinkle of chopped dill or mint, if desired, before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
385 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.3 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 1296 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 20.6 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1207 mg | 26% | |
*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.
