Bulgarian Cold Cucumber Soup Recipes

BULGARIAN CUCUMBER SOUP WITH WALNUTS

Walnuts are used in sweet and savory dishes throughout the Mediterranean. Along the Italian Riviera, a rich ricotta and walnut sauce traditionally is served with ravioli filled with greens. In Turkey, a thick, garlicky walnut sauce called tarator is served with cooked vegetables, much as aïoli is in the South of France. In France, walnuts are added to salads, breads and many desserts, and they are eaten fresh as well as dried - a great delicacy in the fall, just after the harvest. I've never encountered creamy, fresh walnuts in American farmers' markets, but if you know a walnut farmer, perhaps you could request some the next time they're harvested. Before the weather becomes too chilly for cold soups, try this one. Bulgaria once was well known for the number of centenarians in its population, which some scientists attributed to the daily consumption of Bulgarian yogurt. Now, both the yogurt and eating culture in this mountainous country have changed for the worse, and so have local lifespans.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories dinner, easy, quick, appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 13

Bulgarian Cucumber Soup With Walnuts image

Steps:

Place the garlic in a mortar with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and mash to a paste.
Place the yogurt in a large bowl. Stir in the oil, garlic and walnuts. Whisk in the water and the lemon juice. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Chill for one hour or longer.
Meanwhile, season the cucumbers lightly with salt, and allow to drain in a colander for 15 minutes. Add to the yogurt mixture and stir together.
If you wish, place an ice cube in each bowl, and ladle in the soup. Top with chopped walnuts, a drizzle of olive oil if desired, and a sprinkling of dill or mint.

Ingredients

2 to 4 garlic cloves to taste, peeled, green shoots removed
Salt to taste
2 cups thick plain yogurt (Greek style, or drained)
2 tablespoons walnut or olive oil, or 1 tablespoon each
2/3 cup (2 ounces) shelled walnuts, finely chopped
1 European cucumber, about 10 inches long, or 3 Persian cucumbers, cut in very small dice
1/2 cup ice-cold water, preferably spring water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper
Ice cubes (optional)
Finely chopped walnuts
Extra virgin olive oil
Finely chopped fresh dill or mint

TARATOR - BULGARIAN COLD CUCUMBER SOUP

This cold soup is among Bulgarians favorite foods for the summer. It is served as a first course instead of a salad or between meals as refreshment. You might even see it served in a glass. Most men here say it goes great with a glass of cold rakiya (Bulgarian grape or fruit brandy) or Ouzo.

Provided by Nelka

Categories European

Time 20m

Yield 3-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Tarator - Bulgarian Cold Cucumber Soup image

Steps:

Cut the cucumbers into cubes and put them in a bowl. You may aslo grate them but it changes the look and the consistency.
Beat the yogurt with a fork until it gets liquid and pour it over the cucumbers.
Add the crushed garlic, the walnuts and the minced dill as well as salt and oil to taste.
If needed add some water to make the soup as liquid as you like but take care not to make it too "thin".
Put into the refrigerator to cool or add ice cubes.
Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.2, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 21.7, Sodium 81.2, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 11.2, Protein 7.3

Ingredients

2 cucumbers (about 500 g or 1 lb)
500 g plain yogurt (1 lb)
3 -4 garlic cloves
2 -3 tablespoons of crushed walnuts (optional)
1 bunch fresh dill
oil
salt
water (optional)

COLD CUCUMBER SOUP

This is one of those Korean soups that is perfect for a hot day. It is so tastey and refreshing. I'm allergic to onions (sad I know), but you can add chives on top or just leave it out. It's awesome! Very easy to make.

Provided by Chef Bach

Categories Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 bowls, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Cold Cucumber Soup image

Steps:

I use English cucumbers because the skin doesn't have that waxy film on it, but you can just peel them to make it easy.
Julliene the cucumbers. Sometimes I just slice them. You want to get the cucumber flavor into the soup, so it's really just preference.
In a large serving bowl, mix together the chicken broth, water, cider vinegar (I use apple cider vinegar), low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar(stevia) and pepper. Stir in the cucumber. Chill well in the fridge for a couple of hours.
Just before serving, stir some ice cubes and sesame seeds into the soup. Taste the soup to correct the seasonings. It should be pleasantly tart and slightly salty, with a hint of sesame. If the flavorings seem too strong, then dilute with additional water, but keep in mind that the ice cubes will thin down the flavors as they melt.
Carb friendly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 921.1, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 4.8, Protein 4.3

Ingredients

2 cucumbers
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar (stevia)
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cups ice

TARATOR: BULGARIAN COLD CUCUMBER SOUP

Another delight of summer: Cucumbers! Adapted from my weathered copy of Joy of Cooking. If using organic cucumbers there is no need to peel unless preferred. Store bought conventional cucumbers usually have a wax coating which warrants peeling. Note: I always use full fat dairy products. I cannot guarantee good results with...

Provided by C G

Categories Vegetable Soup

Time 6h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Tarator: Bulgarian Cold Cucumber Soup image

Steps:

1. Place all ingredients (except for milk/broth) in a blender or food processor and BLEND until smooth. If desired, use the PULSE setting. If the mixture seems to thick, thin with a little bit of vegetable stock or whole milk a few tablespoons at a time and to desired consistency.
2. Store in a glass container and cover. Refrigerate at least 3 hours but better 6 hours or overnight.
3. To SERVE: place an ice cube in each soup bowl or mug. Pour the soup into the bowl and garnish with a little bit of fresh dill and a light drizzle of olive oil.

Ingredients

1 1/2 c cucumber, seeded and pared ( i pared the cucumbers in a stripe fashion retaining some of the peel)
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/4-1/2 c raw walnuts
2 Tbsp good quality extra virgin olive oil + more for drizzling
1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
2 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped + more for garnish
1 1/2 c plain greek yogurt or equal parts plain yogurt and sour cream
vegetable broth or milk, to thin (if needed)

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