Crisp Apple Soup (Printable Version)
Chilled apples, ginger, and creamy yogurt combine for a light, refreshing starter.
# What You'll Need:
→ Produce
01 - 4 medium crisp apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
02 - 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
→ Dairy
05 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
→ Liquids
06 - 1 cup cold apple juice
07 - 1/2 cup cold water
→ Flavorings
08 - 1 tablespoon honey
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Garnish
11 - Fresh mint leaves
12 - Thin apple slices
# How To Make:
01 - Place chopped apples, cucumber, lemon juice, and grated ginger in a blender. Process until completely smooth, approximately 1-2 minutes.
02 - Add Greek yogurt, apple juice, cold water, honey, salt, and black pepper to the blender. Blend until fully incorporated and creamy, about 30 seconds.
03 - Taste the soup and modify seasoning or sweetness as needed. Add more honey for additional sweetness or more lemon juice for brightness if desired.
04 - Transfer the soup to a bowl, cover tightly, and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour until thoroughly chilled. The soup can be made ahead and stored for up to 24 hours.
05 - Stir the chilled soup before serving. Ladle into individual bowls and decorate with fresh mint leaves and thin apple slices.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of tart apples and cooling cucumber creates an incredibly refreshing soup that wakes up your palate
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from an upscale restaurant
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- The soup thickens as it chills so do not panic if it seems too thin right after blending
- Serve it in bowls you have chilled in the freezer for 10 minutes. It stays cold longer and feels more luxurious.
03 -
- If your apples are not very tart, skip the honey entirely and let the natural fruit sweetness shine
- A splash of white wine instead of some water adds an elegant adult variation for dinner parties