Chilled Cucumber-Tahini & Herb Soup

Chilled Cucumber-Tahini & Herb Soup

By Chef Dishing Up the Dirt

Simple and refreshing, prepared in no time.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch chunks
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 1/2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3  cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill +more for garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil + more for garnish
  • 1/4 cup parsley + more for garnish
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt + more to taste
  • Sprinkle of black pepper
  • 4-6 ice cubes
  • 1/4 cup water to thin if necessary

For the Cumin-Spiced Chickpeas

  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed, drained and patted dry
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil

Overview

Prep Time
15 minutes

Cook Time
20 minutes

Serves
4-6

Instructions

Step 1
Place all the ingredients for the soup (except water) in a high speed blender and whirl away until smooth. Stop to scrape down the sides. If necessary add a little water to help get things moving. Taste test and adjust seasonings as needed (I added more salt and crushed red pepper flakes)

Step 2
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Toss chickpeas with cumin, salt and olive oil. Place on a well greased baking sheet and bake until browned and crisp on all sides. About 15-20 minutes. Toss chickpeas halfway through cooking.

Step 3
Serve soup with chopped fresh herbs, roasted chickpeas and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use this recipe as a guide
  • Adjust measurements and ingredients as necessary
  • Cooking times will vary from kitchen to kitchen

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Thanks to Dishing Up the Dirt for this amazing recipe. Check out her cookbook here.

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