Yogurt and Cucumbers are two of my favorites on a hot summer's day.
Blended together with herbs and spices, the duo makes a sensational soup that is extremely refreshing
Ordinarily, I am not a big fan of cold soup; I prefer my soup hot, but the temperature has been so ridiculously high and humid that I haven't felt like cooking.
This easy soup was made in my blender, chilled for a minimum of 2 hours, and served ice cold. It really hits the spot on a 95 degree day.
I first heard of yogurt soup while I was visiting Turkey. Turkish Cacik soup ( prounoun ja-jik) is very tasty. Yogurt soup in general is very popular throughout the Middle Eastern countries.
Each country has its own variation of yogurt soup.
In Greece they add walnuts, in Egypt they add cumin, in Lebanon they add grated almonds, and in Bulgaria they add fennel.
Regardless of the variation, cold yogurt cucumber soup is an old recipe that has been enjoyed for generations in many hot climates. It is simple to make, gluten free and a perfect addition to begin any summer meal.
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| The red coloring is grated radish |
Here are a few pictures from our trip to Turkey.
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| The famous Sohpia Hagia Mosque |
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| A vendor inside the famous Spice Market |
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| One of many Beautiful Mosques throughout Istanbul |
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| Beautifully hand painted crafts in Istanbul |
Ingredients:
2 Persian cucumbers, grated and use the liquid too
1 Persian cucumber, chopped
1 cup of plain yogurt
1 cup of plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup of fresh dill
1/4 cup of mint
1/2 clove of fresh garlic ( optional)
1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
1 Tablespoon raw organic honey
Topping:
2 red radishes, grated
1/4 red onion, diced small
Directions:
Place everything in the blender except the toppings and 1/2 of the grated cucumber. Whiz until well blended. Stir in 1/2 the grated cucumber to the mixture to add some texture. Add the toppings and chill for a minimum of 2 hours.
Are you a fan of cold soup? What kind do you like or make?
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| Grates by hand in seconds- so easy |
Looks delicious, I'll have to try this.
ReplyDeleteCome and link up with us also for Travel Photo Mondays, it runs for the whole week!
Thanks for letting me know about Travel Photo Mondays. I'll go check it out..
ReplyDeleteJudee, thanks for sharing about the different countries and how they make a yogurt soup. I had no idea. I am not a cold soup lover either but I made a cucumber soup for a Kosher Connection recipe and we liked it. I can see why this is good. Thanks for sharing with My Meatless Mondays.
ReplyDeleteHi, I found your blog through Meatless Mondays :)
ReplyDeleteI love soup but I've never tried making soup with yogurt before! And it was interesting to read how different countries make yogurt soup. Thanks for sharing, I hope I get a chance to try this.
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thinkgreenlovepurple.blogspot.com
what is a Persian cucumber ? thank you
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ReplyDeleteis a Persian cucumber ??
Sorry, I just got home. A Persian cucumber is a small cucumber that they usually sell in packages of 6. Most supermarkets carry them and so does Trader Joe's.They are a little skinnier than a Kirby. If you can't find them, use a regular cucumber- just 1 large one.
DeleteI've had/made cold dessert soup, but not a savory one. It's so hot here, I can understand the need for a cold soup. Sounds refreshing, actually with the mint and lemon! Thank you for linking up, Judee.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! And your pictures are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a wonderfuly refreshing soup. Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteYour trip looked so interesting I love the colors of the tile and vases. Your recipe would be good with salmon too. Thank you for sharing it on our BBQ Block Party.
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious. I've never tried it so I've got to.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us at our Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop.
Angel @ sewcraftyangel.blogspot.com
This looks delicious and I'm a big fan of cucumbers. I'm sharing this on my FB page this afternoon and on Google +.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this with Foodie Friends Friday.
A FFF co-host,
Joanne/WineLady Cooks
Hi Judee,
ReplyDeleteIf you don't mind could I just have a LARGE bowl of this soup, it is one of my favorites! Thank you so much for sharing your delicious recipe with Full Plate Thursday.
Have a great weekend!
Miz Helen
Thanks for sharing your refreshing soup at Souper Sundays this week. I love how cooling cucumber and yogurt is together. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI do like cold soup! This sounds so refreshing - what a lovely place to visit - gorgeous! I appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
ReplyDeleteKathy
Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYour recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Have a great weekend and enjoy your new Red Plate.
Miz Helen
There's nothing quite like feasting on tasty Cold Yogurt Cucumber Soup and other Turkish delights! My husband and I visited Istanbul a few years ago so your wonderful photos bring back so many fond memories of our happy times there! Thanks for sharing this delectable recipe with us at the Plant-based Potluck Party. I'm Pinning and sharing this!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping this isn't a duplicate comment - I typed my comment and it disappeared...I just wanted to say I think your soup looks beautiful and it would be lovely and refreshing on a hot day. The radish garnish looks wonderful too. Thank you so much for sharing, and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Community. Take care and have a lovely week.
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