Appetizer: United States – Chilled Cucumber and Green Apple Dill Soup Shooters

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Serving Size: 6

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 0 min

Additional 20 min

Total 30 min

Ingredients

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.

1 large English cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped
1 small celery stalk, chopped
1 small shallot, roughly chopped
1 / 4 cup (15 g) fresh dill fronds, plus extra for garnish
2 tbsp (8 g) flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp (15 ml) champagne vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
3 tbsp (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
1 / 2 to 3 / 4 cup (120 to 180 ml) cold water, as needed
4 to 6 ice cubes
1 / 2 tsp (2.5 ml) fine sea salt, or to taste
Pinch of white pepper
Finely grated lemon zest, for garnish (optional)
Toasted caraway seeds, for garnish (optional)

Show original ingredient measurements

1 large English cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped
1 small celery stalk, chopped
1 small shallot, roughly chopped
1 / 4 cup (15 g) fresh dill fronds, plus extra for garnish
2 tbsp (8 g) flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp (15 ml) champagne vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
3 tbsp (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
1 / 2 to 3 / 4 cup (120 to 180 ml) cold water, as needed
4 to 6 ice cubes
1 / 2 tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
Pinch of white pepper
Finely grated lemon zest, for garnish (optional)
Toasted caraway seeds, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate.

Add cucumber, apple, celery, shallot, dill, parsley, lemon juice, champagne vinegar, olive oil, 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold water, ice cubes, salt, and white pepper to a blender.
Blend on high until very smooth and silky, 45 to 60 seconds. If you prefer an extra-fine texture, strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
Adjust consistency with a little more cold water if needed and season to taste with additional salt or lemon juice.
Chill in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes to let flavors meld and soup become well-cold.
Pour into small glasses or shot glasses. Garnish with a few dill fronds, a whisper of lemon zest, a tiny drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of toasted caraway seeds if using. Serve immediately.

Add cucumber, apple, celery, shallot, dill, parsley, lemon juice, champagne vinegar, olive oil, 1/2 cup cold water, ice cubes, salt, and white pepper to a blender.
Blend on high until very smooth and silky, 45 to 60 seconds. If you prefer an extra-fine texture, strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
Adjust consistency with a little more cold water if needed and season to taste with additional salt or lemon juice.
Chill in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes to let flavors meld and soup become well-cold.
Pour into small glasses or shot glasses. Garnish with a few dill fronds, a whisper of lemon zest, a tiny drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of toasted caraway seeds if using. Serve immediately.