July 11, 2023
Chilled Mexican Cucumber Soup
This is a quick and easy refreshing cold soup with Mexican flavors. You can also make this with the skin on the cucumbers if you have a powerful blender though it will be smoother without. I like to serve this with a drizzle of olive oil and some diced vegetables for crunch. A few toasted pepitas would be delicious here as well. As is, this makes a very light meal but it pairs well with quickly grilled or seared shrimp or even chicken if you want something more substantial.
Servings: 4
Calories: 161kcal
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers peeled and seeded, 1/4 cucumber reserved for garnish (I like to leave the skin on the cucumber for garnish)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt low fat (use full fat for higher fat), or coconut or cashew yogurt for dairy-free, plus more for garnish, optional
- 1/4 cup buttermilk or more Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup cilantro plus more for garnish, if desired
- 1 shallot half reserved and minced for garnish
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 jalapeƱo stem and seeds removed (leave the seeds and membranes in if you like heat), omit for nightshade-free
- zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 avocado diced, optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and lime. Serve chilled with a garnish of finely chopped reserved cucumber, shallot, and cilantro. Add diced avocado, if desired.
Notes
This soup is best after a brief rest in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld – you can store it overnight just be sure to stir well before serving as it can separate.
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.36, Protein % of calories: 19.4%
Nutrition without avocado: Calories: 80 cal, Carbs: 10g, Fiber: 1g, Fat: 2g, Protein: 7g, Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.75, Protein % of calories: 33.3%
Nutrition Facts
Chilled Mexican Cucumber Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
161
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
4
mg
1
%
Sodium
345
mg
15
%
Potassium
534
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
15
g
5
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
382
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
16
mg
19
%
Calcium
121
mg
12
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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