Chilled Cucumber Yogurt Soup

A zesty Mediterranean soup for hot summer nights. Feel free to increase or decrease the amount of lemon and garlic depending on your taste. For a creamier version, throw in a half avocado.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 168 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt (Optional)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• ¼ cup raisins (Optional)
• 1 bunch fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped
• 4 small seedless cucumbers - peeled and grated

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine the grated cucumber, lemon juice, mint, dill, garlic, yogurt, olive oil, and salt in a large mixing bowl; stir with a large spoon. Pour the mixture into a blender; blend on high speed until smooth. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator until ready to serve. Divide the soup between four bowls; top each serving with about 1 tablespoon raisins.