Vegan Cold Cucumber Soup

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!

Cold Creamy Vegan Cucumber Soup
Photo: Jennifer Causey
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
4

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

  1. 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

169 Calories
15g Fat
7g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
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.

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