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Supa Rece de Castraveti

Cultural Context

Originating from Bulgaria, Supa Rece de Castraveti is a refreshing cold soup traditionally enjoyed during the hot summer months. This dish highlights the abundance of fresh cucumbers and yogurt, staples in Bulgarian cuisine, and is often served as a light appetizer or a cooling dish on warm days. Today, variations of this soup can be found throughout Eastern Europe, with each region adding its unique twist, making it a beloved summer staple.

BulgarianBGother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
600 g cucumbers
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons dill or parsley
500 g Greek yogurt (Danone, 10% fat)
100 ml cold water
20-30 ml olive oil
salt
pepper
chili flakes
cucumber for garnish
120 g walnuts

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess, while sour cream is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil has health benefits, while sunflower oil is less expensive.

1

Peel cucumbers and place them in the blender.

2

Add 2 cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons of dill or parsley, salt, chili flakes or pepper, and 500 g of Greek yogurt.

3

Add 100 ml of cold water to the blender.

4

Blend until smooth and creamy.

5

Transfer mixture to a small pot and add more cold water to reach a total of 100 ml.

6

Set aside a piece of cucumber for garnish and chop the rest finely.

7

Add 20-30 ml of olive oil and blend again until desired consistency is achieved.

8

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or chili flakes as needed.

9

Refrigerate the soup for at least 1 hour before serving, or add ice cubes if serving immediately.

Cooking Techniques

blendingchilling

Equipment Needed

blendersmall potknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Cold Cucumber Soup

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