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Cucumber-Buttermilk Bisque
Jon Simon

Cucumber-Buttermilk Bisque

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A tangy, luxuriously smooth chilled bisque built on fresh cucumbers and cultured buttermilk. The lightest, lowest-calorie soup in the lineup.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cucumbers large, peeled and chopped
  • cups buttermilk
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • olive oil for drizzling, optional
  • fresh dill or chives for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Fine-mesh sieve (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a blender, combine the cucumbers, buttermilk, Greek yogurt, dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  3. For an extra-smooth bisque, strain through a fine mesh sieve after blending.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
  5. Serve cold, garnished with a drizzle of olive oil and extra herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 6gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 320mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

Notes

Net carbs: 8g per serving (9g total carbs minus 1g fiber).
Substitutions: No buttermilk? Stir 1 tablespoon lemon juice into 1½ cups milk and rest 5 minutes. A cultured dairy-free buttermilk works for a vegan version.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Stir well before serving.
Reheating: Serve chilled. Buttermilk can curdle when heated, so warming is not recommended.

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