Chilled Yogurt Soup with Cucumber and Mint
This yogurt soup recipe is incredibly refreshing during the warmer months. It comes together in under 10 minutes and is packed with flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 3 1/2 cups plain yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 fresh green hot chile, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- 1/4 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground white pepper
- whole fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Toast cumin seeds and grind in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle; set aside.
- In the bowl of a food processor or blender, combine yogurt, cucumber, mint, hot chile, garam masala and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Blend until combined and smooth. Taste and add more salt, pepper, or mint. Chill until ready to serve.
- Serve with fresh mint leaves and ground cumin on top.