Zingerman’s Bulgarian Cucumber Soup Recipe

Zingerman’s Bulgarian Cucumber Soup Recipe

  • 3 medium-large cucumbers, peeled and seeded
  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • One 8-ounce container sour cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 or 2 cloves garlic, to your taste, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 cup walnuts, toasted , cooled, and coarsely chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  1. Coarsely chop 1½ of the cucumbers and process until smooth in a food processor. Cut the remaining 1½ cucumbers into ½-inch dice. Combine the cucumber puree and pieces in a large bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients, adding salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least several hours, or preferably overnight, before serving, Taste again before serving, adding more salt and pepper if necessary.