🧊 Cold Chickpea Yogurt Soup

“This refreshing cold soup combines creamy yogurt with protein-rich chickpeas, cucumber, and dill. A Turkish-style summer lifesaver — cool, tangy, and nourishing!”

Benefits:

  • High in protein & probiotics
  • Hydrating and refreshing
  • Great for digestion

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas (or canned, rinsed)
  • 1½ cups plain yogurt
  • 1 small cucumber, finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ cup cold water (adjust consistency)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • A few sprigs fresh dill or mint, finely chopped
  • Optional: A few ice cubes for serving

Instructions:

  1. Whisk the Yogurt:
    • In a large bowl, whisk yogurt with water until smooth.
  2. Add the Goodies:
    • Stir in chickpeas, diced cucumber, garlic, salt, and herbs.
  3. Final Touches:
    • Drizzle with olive oil and add ice cubes if desired.
  4. Serve Cold:
    • Perfect on a hot day with crusty bread or just as is!

Tips for Chilled Perfection:

✅ Use full-fat yogurt for creamier texture.
✅ Crush the garlic into a paste for better distribution.
✅ Let it sit 10 mins in fridge before serving — even better!

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