CHILLED CUCUMBER YOGURT SOUP

Chilled Cucumber Yogurt Soup image

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.

Provided by mbl

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cold Soup Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 676.6 mg, Sugar 14.8 g