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Fresh Bulgarian Tarator Recipe Easy Cold Cucumber Yogurt Soup with Walnuts

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A refreshing and creamy cold cucumber yogurt soup from Bulgaria, featuring toasted walnuts and fresh dill for a perfect summer dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large cucumbers, peeled and finely diced or grated
  • 4 cups plain Bulgarian yogurt or thick Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped and lightly toasted
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
  • Fresh lemon juice, a squeeze or two (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel the cucumbers to reduce bitterness, then finely dice or grate them. If grated, gently squeeze excess water to avoid watery soup. (Approx. 10 minutes)
  2. Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and golden. Remove from heat and let cool. (Approx. 5 minutes)
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, cold water, minced garlic, and salt until smooth and creamy. Adjust water for preferred consistency. (Approx. 5 minutes)
  4. Stir the prepared cucumbers and chopped dill into the yogurt mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if desired. (Approx. 5 minutes)
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and serve cold. (Minimum 30 minutes, ideally 1-2 hours)
  6. Ladle into bowls or glasses, sprinkle toasted walnuts on top, drizzle with olive oil if desired, and garnish with a sprig of dill. (Approx. 2 minutes)

Notes

Toast walnuts lightly for deeper flavor and crunch. Adjust garlic to taste. Chill soup for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. If yogurt is too tart, add a pinch of sugar. Reduce water if cucumbers are very juicy. Add walnuts just before serving to keep crunch.

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