Description
Chilled Miso Cucumber Soup is a refreshing and creamy delight, perfect for hot summer days or as a light appetizer. This vibrant soup combines the cool crunch of cucumbers with the umami richness of miso, creating a dish that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also offers a nutritious boost. Quick to prepare and customizable, this soup is sure to impress at gatherings or during cozy meals at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, chopped
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or coconut cream
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp chives or green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Wash and chop the cucumbers; peel if desired.
- In a blender, combine the chopped cucumbers, miso paste, yogurt (or coconut cream), garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Transfer to an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Serve chilled, garnished with chopped chives or green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg