Looking for a light, refreshing, and healthy summer soup?
Tarator is a traditional Bulgarian cold cucumber soup made with yogurt, garlic, dill, and olive oil—perfect for hot days when you want something cool and nourishing. It’s ready in 10 minutes and requires no cooking!
🛒 Ingredients
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1 large seedless cucumber
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2 cups (500 ml) plain yogurt
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2 cups (500 ml) cold water (see notes)
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1 garlic clove, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons olive oil (see notes for alternatives)
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1–2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (optional)
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1–2 tablespoons walnuts, ground or chopped (optional)
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Salt to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
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Prep the cucumber
Peel the cucumber (optional) and finely chop it. Remove seeds if necessary. -
Make the yogurt base
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt and cold water until smooth and lump-free. Add olive oil and salt. Mix well. -
Add flavor
Stir in the chopped cucumber and garlic. -
Garnish and serve
Serve chilled, garnished with chopped fresh dill and ground walnuts if desired.
📝 Recipe Notes
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Water consistency: Adjust the water based on your preferred thickness. Greek yogurt will need more water than regular yogurt to reach soup consistency.
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Oil options: While olive oil adds richness, traditional Bulgarian recipes often use sunflower oil or another neutral vegetable oil.
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Herbs: Dill is classic in tarator but optional if you’re not a fan. Add more for a bolder herbal taste—or skip it altogether.
🌞 Why You'll Love This Recipe
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✅ No-cook and ready in 10 minutes
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✅ Cooling and hydrating for summer
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✅ Healthy and probiotic-rich
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✅ Vegetarian and optionally vegan
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