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June 24, 2015

Persian Style Cucumber Yogurt Soup

A creamy and cooling chilled cucumber yogurt soup to help escape the heat.

Persian Style Cucumber Yogurt Soup

The soup I have for you today is the ideal starter on a hot day when you’re in dire need of both refreshment and nourishment.  It’s a no-cook soup that’s super simple to make and a hot weather favorite of mine.

It’s cooling properties lies in the combination of cucumbers, yogurt and mint.  The refreshing trio is whisked together along with a few other savory and sweet additions to make a cold, creamy and slightly tart soup that’s pretty irresistible on days when the temperatures are steadily rising.

Persian Style Cucumber Yogurt Soup

I don’t know if I’d go so far as to call a cold soup comforting, but it certainly is refreshing and rejuvenating.  This is the kind of soup you can make all summer long since it only takes a few minutes to whisk together.

Similar to tzatzki,  raita or mast-o-khiar, you need to start with a great yogurt, one that’s creamy and tart but not too tangy.  To that you add very finely chopped cucumber, and both dried and fresh mint for a dual layer of flavor.  Dried golden raisins add a touch of sweetness, while sprouted watermelon seeds bring a lovely nuttiness.

Persian Style Cucumber Yogurt Soup

I like to add a drop of rosewater to the soup and a few crushed dried rose petals but you can leave them out if you can’t find them.  A few tart dried cherries sprinkled on at the end add a nice pop of color as well.

Serve it in a bowl, or a small glass as a soup shooter.  And if you don’t have the time or patience to chill the soup, you can always add ice cubes instead of water and let them cool everything down as they melt.  It’s the perfect accompaniment to any meal, every spoonful a refreshing blend of both savory and sweet and I do hope you’ll try it.

Serves serves 4

Persian Style Cucumber Yogurt Soup

A creamy and cooling chilled cucumber yogurt soup to help escape the heat.

1 hr, 20 Prep Time

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups/ plain yogurt (I like goat’s milk yogurt here)
  • ½ – ¾ cup/ 120ml to 180ml ice water (depending on how thick your yogurt is)
  • 3 small Persian cucumbers, peeled, seeded and finely diced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
  • 1 Tablespoon dried mint
  • ¼ teaspoon rose water (optional)
  • ¼ to ½ tsp sea salt to taste
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup/ 40g golden raisins
  • ¼ cup/28g sprouted watermelon seeds or toasted chopped walnuts
  • 1-2 Tablespoons dried rose petals , crushed (optional)
  • 1-2 Tablespoons dried tart cherries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt with enough ice water to get a loose but not runny consistency.
  2. Stir in the finely chopped cucumber, both kinds of mint and rosewater if using and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Gently stir in the golden raisins and sprouted watermelon seeds or walnuts. Cover and refrigerate until very cold (at least an hour).
  4. Stir and add extra ice water to thin if necessary.
  5. Serve in bowls, sprinkled with the dried rose petals and tart cherries.

Notes

Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Vegetarian

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  1. Rosa says

    June 24, 2015 at 2:05 am

    Delicious, fresh and refined! I love mIddle Eastern-style food. Cheers, Rosa
    Reply
  2. Irena Macri says

    June 24, 2015 at 3:22 am

    I love the look of these. It's finally getting hotter in London so this will be a perfect soup to make for lunch one day.
    Reply
  3. Catherine says

    June 24, 2015 at 4:01 am

    Dear Sylvie, what a beautiful and elegant soup. I love cucumbers...sounds so refreshing and delicious. xo, Catherine
    Reply
  4. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    June 24, 2015 at 4:10 am

    This is such a beautiful soup! What a lovely light recipe and with all those fancy flavors. Stunning!
    Reply
  5. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    June 24, 2015 at 5:09 am

    Cucumbers and yogurt is the ULTIMATE in refreshing food combinations, but I would have never thought to turn them into a soup! Loving how fresh and healthy this is - Pinned!
    Reply
  6. Loriel says

    June 24, 2015 at 6:22 am

    This looks amazingly refreshing. With Florida heat and being pregnant, this seems like the perfect addition to our meal plan!
    Reply
  7. Cynthia/What A Girl Eats says

    June 24, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    we love cucumber yogurt soup in the summertime! Especially since I'm growing cucumbers this year. I've never made it with rose water, but I'll have to try it. I love your garnish!
    Reply
  8. Megan Keno says

    June 24, 2015 at 5:15 pm

    So refreshing!
    Reply
  9. Christina @ Christina's Cucina says

    June 24, 2015 at 9:13 pm

    I've tasted (and loved) the Swedish version of this soup. Yours has many more ingredients, so I'm sure it has a different spin of flavors. Wonderfully refreshing for the hot summer days!
    Reply
  10. Kimberly says

    June 25, 2015 at 8:53 am

    Oh my ... I don't think I've seen a more beautiful soup ... ever! Love the addition of golden raisins ... and I think cherries on top would be amazing!
    Reply
  11. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    June 25, 2015 at 10:08 am

    Oh, how elegant, and refreshing for these hot summer days. So pretty with the rose petals!
    Reply
  12. El says

    June 25, 2015 at 7:25 pm

    This looks lovely. I always struggle with the ratios on summer soups so I'm looking forward to trying your recipe!
    Reply
  13. Jessica says

    June 26, 2015 at 5:41 am

    I'm madly in love with those glasses (bowls?). Where are they from?
    Reply
    • Sylvie says

      June 28, 2015 at 8:41 pm

      Oh thank you, I wish I remembered where they were purchased but it's been so long!
      Reply
  14. Christy @ Confessions of Culinary Diva says

    June 26, 2015 at 8:35 am

    Great twist on a classic to add the rose water. Can't wait to try your version - it sounds like the perfect cool down from our hot weather in Palm Springs!
    Reply
  15. Carol Borchardt says

    June 26, 2015 at 10:06 am

    Your photos are beautiful and this looks so refreshing! Perfect for a hot Southern summer day.
    Reply
  16. fabiola@notjustbaked says

    June 26, 2015 at 11:49 am

    This looks fantastic and unique. Super refreshing for a hot day!
    Reply
  17. Alyssa (EverydayMaven) says

    June 27, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    We are in the midst of an epic (for Seattle) heatwave and this sounds so cooling and refreshing!
    Reply
  18. Susan says

    June 28, 2015 at 5:07 am

    I'm loving this soup. It's cooling refreshing and so original. Great for the summer.
    Reply
  19. Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says

    June 28, 2015 at 6:55 am

    Such a refreshing soup for this hot weather! I love your addition of rosewater - what a fun touch.
    Reply
  20. Matt @ Plating Pixels says

    June 28, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    Wow so many exotic ingredients! I wish I could make this, sounds amazing. Love the photography and styling too!
    Reply
  21. Anna @Green Talk says

    June 29, 2015 at 4:12 am

    I never heard of sprouted watermelon seeds. Love the combinations in your yogurt especially the roses.
    Reply
  22. Steph @ Steph in Thyme says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:12 am

    What a stunning soup! I haven't really experienced many chilled soups, this sounds so refreshing. And what an elegant touch with the rose petals and rosewater! Where do you come up with these gorgeous ideas??
    Reply
  23. Jessica says

    June 30, 2015 at 5:24 am

    This looks great. Your photos are stunning.
    Reply
  24. Kennedy Cole| KCole's Creative Corner says

    July 1, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    I love cold soups in the summer. And this one looks amazing. I'll definitely be trying this soon!
    Reply

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