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Cucumber Gazpacho Recipe for a Cool and Refreshing Summer Soup

Chilled creamy soup · easy summer lunch or light dinner · cool, fresh, and no-cook friendly

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup, Appetizer, Light Main
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large cucumbers peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 2 green onions roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint or parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup cold water or vegetable broth more as needed
  • 1/2 avocado optional for extra creaminess

Method
 

  1. Add the chopped cucumbers, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, green onions, dill, mint, salt, pepper, and water or broth to a blender.
  2. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. If you want a richer texture, blend in the avocado.
  4. Taste and adjust with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  5. If the soup feels too thick, add a little more cold water or broth until it reaches your preferred consistency.
  6. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour.
  7. Serve cold with your favorite garnishes on top.

Notes

Use seedless or English cucumbers if possible for the smoothest, freshest flavor. They tend to be less watery and less bitter, which helps the soup stay balanced.
If your cucumbers are very watery, start with less broth or water and add more only after blending. This keeps the soup creamy instead of thin.
Greek yogurt gives the soup body and a gentle tang. If you prefer a looser, more brothy gazpacho, use a little less yogurt and a little more cold broth.
Garlic can quickly take over a chilled soup, so start small. One clove is usually enough for a fresh, balanced finish.
This soup tastes best well chilled. A little time in the fridge helps the flavors settle and improves the texture.
For reheating, there is really no reheating needed here. This is a cold soup by design, so just stir well before serving and enjoy straight from the fridge.