Bulgarian Tarator Soup with Dill and Toasted Walnuts
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.
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.
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