Tarator: traditional Bulgarian cold summer soup

This traditional Bulgarian cold summer soup, called Tarator, is my favorite thing to make and eat during the hot summer days. Not only is it very easy to make, but it’s also refreshing and good for you too! Made with a few simple ingredients, no heat is required, and no special equipment is needed. If you haven’t tried it before, I highly recommend you do!

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What is Tarator soup?

Tarator is a traditional Bulgarian cold summer soup made with cucumbers, fresh dill, garlic, walnuts, yogurt, oil, and water. If you’ve heard of Tzatziki, it’s similar, but it has a different consistency. On a hot summer day, it’s the perfect refreshing, healthy meal! It is very easy to make with simple ingredients, and most importantly, no heat is required. Just by looking at the ingredients, you can tell it’s super light and good for you.

In the summertime, you can find it at every restaurant, but it is often made at home. Even if you can’t cook, you can’t mess this one up!

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What I also really like about this soup is that it retains the benefits of all the ingredients. You get not only a delicious meal but also a very nutritious one.

Benefits of this cold summer soup!

• Cucumbers, for example, are made up of mostly water, but they also have lots of minerals and vitamins. It’s high in antioxidants, promotes hydration, may lower blood sugar, and overall cleans your body from the inside out.

• Yogurt, as you probably know, is made by bacteria fermentation, which results in an incredibly gut-friendly food. It’s high in protein, calcium, and B vitamins, and if you have (or don’t have) digestion problems, including yogurt in your diet is a great idea.

• Dill is one of my favorite herbs. I love how it brightens up a dish and adds so much flavor. It doesn’t only taste good, it’s also very nutritious and provides the body with several vitamins like vitamin C, A, and manganese. Also, it’s high in antioxidants, good for the heart, and can lower high blood sugar.

• Walnuts are packed with goodies! They provide healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and many more nutrients. They are also known for being high in omega-3s, supporting brain function, helping with lowering or preventing diabetes, supporting a healthy gut, and more.

• Garlic is probably the king of healthy foods! Packed with nutrients, antibacterial, antimicrobial, and so, so much more!

As you can see, this soup might be one of the most nutritious meals you can ever eat.

There is not really much else to say besides that you need to try this recipe, and I guarantee you will make it again and again! And when you do, please let me know how you like it.

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