| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 15 min |
| Active: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers
- 1 1/2 cups nonfat (0 percent) plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup sour cream, plus more for swirling
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons torn fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 clove garlic, pushed through a press
- White pepper, preferably freshly ground
- Sliced almonds, toasted, for garnish (see Cook’s Note)
Instructions
- Peel and cut 1 1/2 of the cucumbers into large chunks (set the remaining unpeeled 1/2 cucumber aside).
- Combine the cucumber chunks in a food processor with the yogurt, sour cream, olive oil, mint, salt, garlic and plenty of white pepper. Pulse, scraping down the sides, until completely smooth.
- Ladle the mixture into cold bowls or refrigerate until serving. Chop the remaining cucumber into fine dice and divide among the bowls. Swirl some sour cream into each bowl, drizzle with a bit of olive oil and scatter with mint and almonds.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 195 |
| Total Fat | 17 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Cholesterol | 20 mg |
| Sodium | 281 mg |
Reviews
Pretty good, and refreshing for a warm summer evening, but seemed to be missing a little something…wonder if a little chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, or a little vinegar would have given it a little more flavor?
Quick and easy. Lots of Flavor!!!!
Love this. So refreshing!
This is delicious!! It’s super simple to make and it’s bright and clean tasting. Going to make it a lot.
so refreshing and delicious!!!!! easy easy easy!!!! great way to use up cucumbers in a different way!!!!
Wonderful soup for the hot summer weather.
Love this-the almond, yogurt and mint topping hits the spot!
So refreshing and delicious! I’m just beginning to appreciate using fresh mint in various ways and this is a winner. Healthy ingredients that taste like an indulgence. I will use this one often.