Food & Cooking Recipes Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes Chilled Cucumber Mint Soup 3.0 (96) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 4 A simple and refreshing summer starter, this soup only takes minutes to make. Ingredients 4 cucumbers, peeled and seeded 1 small or ½ large clove garlic 1 cup plain yogurt, lowfat if desired 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste ¼ cup water 4 scallions, white and green parts, cut into 1-inch pieces ¾ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed Salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions Cut one of the cucumbers into small dice, and set aside for garnish. Cut the others into large chunks. Combine cucumber chunks, garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, and water in a blender and puree until smooth. Add scallions and mint leaves, reserving some of the mint for garnish, and puree briefly. Season with salt and pepper, and add more lemon juice if a tarter flavor is desired. Chill until ready to serve. Stir well before serving, and ladle into bowls or mugs, garnishing each serving with a big spoonful of diced cucumber and a sprig of mint. Print