Bulgarian Chilled Yogurt Cucumber Soup

Bulgarian Chilled Yogurt Cucumber Soup

Bulgarian Chilled Yogurt Cucumber Soup

Similar to tsaziki sauce, it’s sour, The Bulgarian Chilled Yogurt Cucumber Soup is salty, creamy and incredibly refreshing.

Bulgarian Chilled Yogurt Cucumber Soup

  • 1 English cucumber (cut into small cubes)
  • 2 small garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • ½ cup fresh dill (finely chopped)
  • 2½ cups plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • walnuts (chopped *optional)
  • lemon wedges *optional
  1. Put all the ingredients in a mixing bowl except the walnuts and lemon wedges and mix well.
  2. Add more water if you prefer thinner consistency.
  3. Refrigerate and serve chilled with walnuts and lemon wedges.

Adapted from Pickled Plum