Healthy Lifestyle Diets Healthy Vegetarian Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Soup & Stew Recipes Cold Cucumber Soup 3.5 (2) 2 Reviews Tangy buttermilk and fresh mint make this chilled soup a refreshing starter in the summer. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 18, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings, 1 cup each Nutrition Profile: Gluten-Free Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low-Calorie Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 small clove garlic, crushed and peeled ½ teaspoon salt 4 cups peeled, seeded and chopped cucumbers (about 3 cucumbers), divided 1 ½ cups buttermilk 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 ice cubes Freshly ground pepper to taste Directions Place garlic clove on a cutting board and sprinkle with salt. Mash with the side of a chef's knife into a smooth paste. Transfer to a blender. Reserving 1/2 cup of cucumbers for garnish, add the remaining cucumbers to the blender along with buttermilk, mint leaves, vinegar and ice cubes; blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and garnish with the reserved cucumbers and mint sprigs. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 57 Calories 1g Fat 8g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 57 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 6g Protein 4g 8% Total Fat 1g 1% Saturated Fat 1g 3% Cholesterol 4mg 1% Vitamin A 371IU 7% Vitamin C 6mg 7% Folate 29mcg 7% Sodium 470mg 20% Calcium 139mg 11% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 30mg 7% Potassium 350mg 7% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved