Tarator (bulgarian cold cucumber soup) or how to mix cucumbers and yogurt for best ever cold soup made in 10 minutes

This cold soup is the perfect way to cool down this summer! Tarator is a Bulgarian cold cucumber soup that’s super quick, easy to make, and refreshing.

PREP TIME - 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME - 10 minutes

SERVINGS - 4

CALORIES - 205KCAL

AUTHOR Neli Howard | Find images and step by step here
Or click on the link: Best Tarator Recipe - Bulgarian Cold Cucumber Soup

INGREDIENTS

  1. 1 or 2 long English cucumbers cut into small dice
  2. 2 garlic cloves minced
  3. A tablespoon, chopped
  4. 2 Tablespoon olive oil
  5. 1 teaspoon of salt
  6. 2 cups of yogurt
  7. 1 1/2 cups water
  8. 1/2 cup chopped walnuts - optional

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a large bowl, combine diced cucumber, garlic, dill, oil, salt, and black pepper.

  • Stir in yogurt and mix everything.

  • Add cold water and mix well, making sure the soup is lump-free and creamy. Taste and add more salt if needed.

  • Top with chopped walnuts and more fresh dill for garnish.

  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

TIPS & NOTES

  • Dice the cumbers into small squares so that they are easier to eat.
  • I prefer to use diced cucumbers rather than grated cucumbers because they give the soup a better texture and add a nice crunch.
  • Mince the garlic as finely as possible so that it mixes well with the other ingredients.
  • I prefer to use a full-fat yogurt as it is much more nutritious and healthy, but you can use a reduced-fat one if you prefer.

NUTRITION

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 646mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 1mg