Chilled Cucumber Soup with Caviar

By Beleaev Family | Beleaev Caviar & Gourmet | beleaev.com

Chilled cucumber soup with caviar is the cooling summer starter inspired by tarator (Bulgarian) and tzatziki. Greek yogurt base, fresh cucumber, dill, generous caviar pearls.

Key Takeaways

• Use English cucumbers, peeled and seeded
• Greek yogurt full-fat
• Garlic finely grated, not chopped
• 8g of [Royal Oscietra](https://beleaev.com/products/royal-oscietra-caviar-copy) per portion
• Serve ice-cold

The Ingredients

Serves 4

• 2 large English cucumbers, peeled, seeded, chopped
• 400g full-fat Greek yogurt
• 200ml cold water
• 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh dill
• 1 tbsp fresh mint
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 30g Royal Oscietra
• 1 tbsp finely sliced chives
• Sea salt and white pepper

The Method

1. Blend cucumber, yogurt, water, garlic, olive oil, dill, mint, lemon juice until smooth.

2. Strain through coarse sieve if desired.

3. Season. Refrigerate 2 hours minimum.

4. Pour into chilled bowls. Top each with 8g caviar. Scatter chives. Serve immediately.

Tips

Peel and seed cucumber for clean flavour.

Garlic finely grated, not chopped.

Chill thoroughly.

Caviar after plating.

Variations and Pairings

With prawns: Add 4 cooked king prawns per bowl.

With Beluga: 25g of Beluga XXL total.

Wine pairing: A chilled Sancerre or Vinho Verde.

For more chilled soups, see our vichyssoise and chilled pea soup recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why peel cucumber?

Skin can give bitter notes. Peeling produces cleaner flavour.

Make in advance?

Make 24 hours ahead. Refrigerate covered.

How much caviar?

8g per portion.

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