Bulgarian Tarator - Cold Cucumber Soup

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This is an extremely popular summertime dish in Bulgaria. It serves as a replacement for salad or appetizers. It tastes similar to tzatziki, so it's a very bright-flavored, cooling, and refreshing dish!

Submitted by muka3D
Updated on January 14, 2022
Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
5 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cucumbers, peeled and cut into small cubes

  • 1 (16 ounce) container plain yogurt

  • ¼ cup minced fresh dill

  • 4 cloves garlic, pressed

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • salt to taste

  • 1 tablespoon water, or as needed (Optional)

  • 10 ice cubes, or as needed

Directions

  1. Place cucumbers in a large bowl. Whisk yogurt in a separate bowl using a fork until yogurt is smooth and liquefied; pour over cucumbers. Add dill, garlic, oil, and salt to cucumber mixture; toss to coat. Stir in enough water to reach desired consistency. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

  2. Ladle soup into serving bowls; add about 2 ice cubes to each bowl.

Cook's Notes:

Balkan-style yogurt is best. Optionally, a few tablespoons of crushed walnuts or toasted almond slices may be added as a garnish or on the side.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

90 Calories
3g Fat
10g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 90
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 68mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 188mg 14%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 351mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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