Cold Cucumber Soup is the only cold vegan soup you will need this summer. Made with crunchy veggies & herbs, this cucumber gazpacho soup is a crowd favorite! So, if you are looking for no-cook cold soup recipes for summer, look no further! You can make this chilled cucumber soup in just 10 minutes!
Have you ever heard of cold soup?
I had never heard of it! When I first read about it in a magazine, it sounded like an oxymoron to me. Soups are normally served hot but this is a cold soup. Which led me to the next question.
What are cold soups called?
Do they have a name? Well, it's interesting to know that they do and are called Gazpacho. Yes, one variety of cold soup made of raw, blended vegetables is your Gazpacho!
But wait, can you eat soup cold?
Yes, you can. But chilled soups need to be very high on flavor. This is why the key ingredients need to have a strong taste to wake us up with a zing with freshness. It sounds about right given, that once chilled, a soup's flavor gets muted.
Ironically, I always have my soup cold. I just cannot drink soup hot. My friends joke that I order soup at a restaurant and end up eating it by dessert time. That is true though and that is also why I hardly order soups at a restaurant. I make them at home where no one is judging me and I can enjoy it at my own pace.
That is why when I came across this concept of chilled soups, I was thrilled. It was as if more people like me existed! I truly endorse this kind of soup with all my heart and feel that this is a wonderful and interesting way of serving. How many of you agree with me on this one?
I make Cucumber Buttermilk, Jalapeno Cucumber Mint Lemonade, Spicy Japanese Cucumber Salad, and Chilly Cucumber Basil Sorbet with cucumbers all the time. So I had a general idea of how this soup would turn out and I was so right!
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Cucumber Gazpacho Soup
If you love to slice and dice your food without too much preparation, then this creamy Gazpacho Soup is just for you! With only a few simple ingredients, this is definitely an easy recipe.
Did you know - Cucumber soup gazpacho is probably the most nutritious of them all because it is mostly made of fresh vegetables. It is sometimes called a Liquid Salad!
Why make it?
- Made with fresh and raw ingredients. It's a good idea to use local and seasonal fruits and vegetables in day-to-day cooking.
- Made with basic ingredients easily available in every kitchen.
- A no-cook recipe. Needs only a blender.
- Very easy and quick to make.
- It is a cold vegan soup that's healthy too.
- Great way to sneak in veggies for fussy eaters.
- Will keep you satiated long after you've slurped up the last spoonful!
- It has a bright and appetizing color.
- It can be made ahead of time since it has to be served cold.
- It freezes well.
- This soup is bliss on a warm sunny day.
- Can serve this on St. Patrick's Day as a green drink!
- It's a great party appetizer drink that's fit for all age groups.
When I shared this recipe with a friend, she told me that this was a great idea to make her kids eat veggies like cucumber. Looking at the pictures, she herself couldn't believe that this was made of cucumber. She felt that her kids would quickly gulp it down. Now that is another strong reason for you to try this cold cucumber soup recipe for summer.
Add this to your must-try list of cold soup recipes for summer or make them the next time you have too many cucumbers at hand and don't know what to do with them!
Some alternate creative ways to use this (leftover) cold green soup:
- A dip
- Salad dressing
- Pasta sauce
- Add in stews
Instructions to make cold vegetable soup
This is a no-cook chilled cucumber soup recipe and all you need is a blender
to make it. Don't we love recipes like these?
- In a blender jar, add water, peeled and chopped cucumber along with chopped jalapeno.
- Then add yogurt and Dijon mustard
- Next add the mint leaves, dill leaves, parsley, lemon juice, cumin powder, and rock salt.
- Blitz till you get a nice and creamy consistency.
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Chilled Cucumber Soup is ready to be served. Since I was planning to serve this drink at our backyard barbecue party, I decided to serve them in shot glasses for effect. It definitely turned out to be a crowd-pleaser. Everyone kept coming back for seconds! Serve this drink at your next party and enjoy the attention it gets! No one needs to know how hard you worked for it!
Salad math - Cucumbers and Dill make a delicious combo!
Tips to make the best cold vegan soup
Use fresh herbs for a refreshing flavor. Don't add ice cubes while blending it if you want a thick and creamy consistency. Sieve this cold vegan soup if you like it smooth or leave it as if if you want to bite into the chunks while drinking it. This is a cold cucumber soup with yogurt. You can use any yogurt (dairy or vegan) to make it.
Jalapeno gives the drink a nice zing. Add as per your tolerance level. Cumin is a warm and heavy spice and is delicious in this soup. Don't skip it. Use sea salt if rock salt s not available. Keep the cucumber skin if you like the texture.
Serve this Cucumber Soup Gazpacho, chilled not frozen. Leftovers will keep for 5 – 6 days in the refrigerator, stored in a covered container. You can freeze it up to a month. When ready to eat, just pull it from the freezer and let it thaw on the counter. To make it for adults, spike it with any alcohol
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Cold Cucumber Soup
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers
- 1/2 cup chilled water
- 1 jalapeno
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 10-12 mint leaves
- 2-3 tbsp dill leaves
- 2-3 tbsp parsley
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cumin powder
- pinch of rock salt
Instructions
- In a blender jar, add water, peeled and chopped cucumber along with chopped jalapeno.
- Then add yogurt and Dijon mustard
- Next add the mint leaves, dill leaves, parsley, lemon juice, cumin powder, and rock salt.
- Blitz till you get a nice and creamy consistency.
Notes
Nutrition
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I love it! Really refreshing! Perfect for summer!
Yes totally! Do try it.
I just love cold soups like this as the weather gets warmer. 🙂
same here..after I made this..I love them too
These soup shots look so refreshing, I love the idea of making them into a shot.
Yes it was meant for parties! Whenever we can do that now 🙁
With everybody being at home, we are trying to include our kids in the cooking process. With that we are having them search and decide on recipes. We came across your recipe.We made this for lunch today the kids were so excited! It was VERY fun to make and so full of flavor!
You made my day! It's a fun easy recipe to make with kids! Thank you for trying and so glad all of you enjoyed it!
As soon as I saw the title I immediately thought of the Spanish Gazpacho. This is wonderful and great way to utilise cucumbers, very different but highly impressive with great photography too.
Thank you so much. It's a very flavorful drink.
WOW these soup shots look so refreshing and delicious - perfect for summer parties!
What a fun and delicious way to get some healthy foods in your system! I will definitely be making this for my kids; looks delish!
Cold soup sounds soooo good right now! I love the idea of making it a shot
Perfect timing for this recipe as my husband just came home with a big bag of cukes from the garden! I love how eay it sounds - pinning now!