Print

Refreshing Chilled Cucumber Gazpacho Recipe with Easy Mint Yogurt Topping

chilled cucumber gazpacho - featured image
Print Recipe

A light, cool, and refreshing chilled cucumber gazpacho with a creamy mint yogurt topping, perfect for hot days and light meals.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 large cucumbers (about 24 oz / 680 g), peeled and chopped
  • 1 small white onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup cold water (60 ml), to loosen the texture if needed
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Peel the cucumbers to remove any bitterness and roughly chop into 1-inch pieces (about 680 grams or 24 ounces).
  2. Add chopped cucumbers, onion, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into a blender or food processor. Pulse a few times, then blend on high for about 1 minute until mostly smooth but still slightly textured.
  3. If the gazpacho is too thick, gradually add ¼ cup (60 ml) cold water and blend again until desired consistency is reached.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and let flavors meld.
  5. While the soup chills, combine Greek yogurt, finely chopped mint leaves, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and refrigerate.
  6. Once chilled, ladle the gazpacho into bowls and spoon a dollop of mint yogurt topping on each serving. Garnish with a mint leaf or lemon zest if desired.
  7. Serve immediately. Leftovers keep well for up to 2 days; add fresh mint yogurt topping before serving.

Notes

Do not overblend to keep some texture. Peel cucumbers to remove bitterness unless using organic firm cucumbers. Adjust salt and lemon juice after chilling as flavors mellow. Use fresh mint for best flavor. Can substitute dairy-free yogurt for vegan version. Add spicy elements like jalapeño or cayenne for heat. Serve chilled and add yogurt topping fresh each time.

Nutrition

Keywords: cucumber gazpacho, chilled soup, summer recipe, mint yogurt topping, light meal, refreshing soup, easy gazpacho

Find it online: https://tomyumy.com/refreshing-chilled-cucumber-gazpacho-recipe-with-easy-mint-yogurt-topping/