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Cucumber Soup

Cultural Context

Cucumber soup has its roots in Mediterranean cuisine, particularly popular in Spain and Greece during the hot summer months. Traditionally served chilled, it highlights the refreshing qualities of cucumbers, often paired with yogurt for creaminess. This dish is not only a cooling appetizer but also a celebration of seasonal produce, making it a staple at summer gatherings. Today, variations exist worldwide, with each culture adding its unique twist, from spices to additional vegetables.

MediterraneanESappetizer
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 jar of pickled cucumbers
3 liters of water
2 tablespoons of rice
1 carrot
5 potatoes
2 cubes of chicken stock
2 bay leaves
1 onion (shallots)
oil
1 teaspoon of oregano
parsley
sour cream
bread with seeds

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with health benefits.

1

Boil 3 liters of water.

2

Cut pickled cucumbers into small pieces.

3

Pour cucumbers into a pot.

4

Add 2 tablespoons of rice and 1 finely chopped carrot.

5

Cook for 10 minutes.

6

Add 5 potatoes, 2 cubes of chicken stock, and 2 bay leaves.

7

Cook for another 10 minutes.

8

In a separate pan, heat oil and fry 1 onion (shallots) for 2 minutes.

9

Cook the onion for an additional 5 minutes.

10

Add 1 teaspoon of oregano and parsley before the end of cooking.

11

It is done! Serve with sour cream and bread with seeds.

Cooking Techniques

blendingchilling

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Chilled Cucumber SoupCucumber Gazpacho
Local Name: Sopa de pepino

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