How to Make Bulgarian Tarator - Cold Cucumber Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bulgarian Tarator is a refreshing and creamy cold soup that is perfect for those hot summer days. Originating from Bulgaria, this soup has become a popular dish throughout the Balkan region and is loved for its simplicity and delicious flavors. Made with fresh cucumbers, yogurt, dill, and garlic, it is a healthy and nutritious dish that is also incredibly easy to prepare.

The main ingredient in Bulgarian Tarator is the cucumber, which gives the soup its light and refreshing taste. The...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

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

    90 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 68mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 188mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 351mg