Creamy Cucumber Gazpacho
Cucumber Gazpacho is a light and refreshing chilled soup made with crisp cucumbers, herbs, and a splash of citrus. Smooth and cooling, it's the perfect no-cook dish for hot summer days—ideal as a starter, side, or healthy lunch.
Ingredients
- ⅓ jalapeño seeds removed
- 1 green onion trimmed
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 large English cucumber
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup fresh dill
- 1-2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 ¼ cups plain Greek yogurt divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional garnishes
- avocado diced
- cucumber diced
- 1 tablespoon shallots very finely diced
- 2 tablespoons chives finely chopped
- cilantro or dill finely chopped
- lime zest
- swirl of yogurt
Instructions
- Combine jalapeño, green onion, garlic, cucumber, cilantro, dill, lime juice, 1 cup of Greek yogurt, salt, white pepper, cumin, and olive oil in a blender.
- Blend everything together until the texture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Add a splash of water or a bit more yogurt if the mixture is too thick. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning—more salt, lime, or jalapeño if needed.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour so the flavors can develop; longer is even better.
- Prepare your toppings while it chills—dice cucumber, avocado, and shallots; chop fresh herbs.
- Stir a tablespoon of water into the leftover ¼ cup of yogurt to make it easier to drizzle.
- Pour the chilled soup into serving bowls and swirl the thinned yogurt on top.
- Sprinkle on any garnishes you like—avocado, cucumber, chives, and lime zest all work great.
- Serve right away and enjoy a cold, refreshing bowl.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Stick with English cucumbers—they have fewer seeds and give the soup a better color.
- Change the amount of jalapeño based on your spice preference.
- If blending is tough, process the herbs and liquids first, then toss in the cucumber. You can use a food processor, though the texture will be a bit chunkier.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 339mgPotassium: 252mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 435IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 1mg
A Note on Nutritional Information
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