Healthy Recipes Lifestyle Diets Vegan Vegan Soups Vegan Cold Cucumber Soup 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews Silken tofu thickens this cold cucumber soup while letting the flavor of fresh cucumber shine. The herbs and olive oil add an extra layer of flavor to this refreshing soup which will continue to thicken as it chills. But perhaps the best thing about the soup is that it comes together in 10 minutes in your blender! By Liv Dansky Liv Dansky Liv Dansky has worked for EatingWell since 2019 as a recipe tester and developer and, more recently, as a writer. Her work can be found across brands like Food & Wine, EatingWell, Southern Living, Real Simple, and Serious Eats. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 19, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by 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. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Jennifer Causey Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 large cucumbers (about 1 pound, 6 ounces), peeled, seeded and chopped ½ cup silken tofu, drained ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling ¼ cup loosely packed fresh dill ¼ cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper 1 large clove garlic, smashed Directions Place cucumbers, tofu, oil, dill, parsley, chives, lemon juice, salt, white pepper and garlic in a blender. Process until smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container; cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours. Divide the soup among 4 bowls. Garnish with a drizzle of oil and additional chives, if desired. To make ahead Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, March 2021 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 169 Calories 15g Fat 7g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size about 1 cup Calories 169 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 7g 3% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 3g Protein 3g 6% Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Vitamin A 583IU 12% Sodium 297mg 13% 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.