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Bulgarian Tarator Soup with Dill and Toasted Walnuts

Name: Bulgarian Tarator Soup with Dill and Toasted Walnuts
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Plain yogurt, 2 cups (Greek or Bulgarian-style); Cold water, 1 cup; Cucumber, 1 large, peeled and diced; Garlic, 3 cloves, minced; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Fresh dill, 1 tablespoon, chopped; Fresh mint, 1 tablespoon, chopped; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste; Walnuts, 1/2 cup, roughly chopped; Olive oil, 1 tablespoon

Bulgarian Tarator is a splendid cold soup that combines creamy yogurt, fresh cucumber, garlic, dill, and crunchy walnuts—a cooling delight perfect for warm weather.

4.9(361 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 3, 2026

Bulgarian Tarator Soup with Dill and Toasted Walnuts — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

7 min

Cook

20 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Soup Base

For the Flavor Accents

For the Toasted Walnuts

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 265 kcal
Protein: 7.75 g
Carbs: 9.25 g
Fat: 23.75 g
Fiber: 1.25 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1061 kcal
Protein: 31 g
Carbs: 37 g
Fat: 95 g
Fiber: 5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Plain yogurt 2 cups (Greek or Bulgarian-style)	280	20	22	14	0
Cold water 1 cup	0	0	0	0	0
Cucumber 1 large, peeled and diced	16	1	4	0	1
Garlic 3 cloves, minced	13	1	3	0	0
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	238	0	0	28	0
Fresh dill 1 tablespoon, chopped	1	0	0	0	0
Fresh mint 1 tablespoon, chopped	1	0	0	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Pepper to taste	1	0	0	0	0
Walnuts 1/2 cup, roughly chopped	392	9	8	39	4
Olive oil 1 tablespoon	119	0	0	14	0

These are estimated nutritional values and not intended as dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Yogurt Mix

1
Whisk Yogurt and Water
In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt and cold water until smooth.
2
Combine Ingredients
Add the diced cucumber, minced garlic, and olive oil. Mix well.

Toasting the Walnuts

1
Heat Oil
Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat.
2
Toast Walnuts
Add chopped walnuts and toast until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir constantly to avoid burning.
Tip: Be sure not to over-toast the walnuts, as they can quickly turn bitter.
3
Cool Walnuts
Transfer to a plate and let cool.

How to Make Bulgarian Tarator Soup with Dill and Toasted Walnuts

Total time: 27 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Chilling
Allow the combined yogurt mixture to chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
2
Final Mix-in
Stir in the fresh dill, mint, and season with salt and pepper just before serving.