Tator Soup

4 servings

30 minutes

Tarator is a refreshing dish from Bulgarian cuisine, perfect for hot days. This cold soup, made with natural yogurt and sour cream, has a mild tang and a creamy texture. Crunchy cucumbers add freshness, while garlic and dill provide spicy aromatic notes. Walnuts add a light nutty sweetness and pleasant thickness. In Bulgaria, Tarator is traditionally served chilled, making it an essential summer dish. It pairs well with fried foods or can be served as a standalone light refreshing soup. Due to its simplicity in preparation and rich flavor, Tarator is popular not only in the Balkans but also beyond. This soup is a true delight for lovers of light and refreshing food.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 565
• Proteins: 20.1g
• Fats: 46.3g
• Carbohydrates: 17.1g

Ingredients

• Sour cream: 100 g
• Natural yoghurt: 1 l
• Cucumbers: 5 pc
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Young dill: to taste
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Walnuts: 150 g
• Salt: to taste
• Fresh pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Mix yogurt (kefir) and sour cream in a bowl with a small amount of cooled boiled water to a medium thickness.

   Required ingredients:

   • Natural yoghurt: 1 l
   • Sour cream: 100 g

2. Add dill, olive oil, salt, pepper, and squeeze garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Young dill:  to taste
   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Fresh pepper:  to taste
   • Garlic: 3 cloves

3. Whisk thoroughly with a fork or whisk.

4. Cut the cucumbers into thin strips and add them to the prepared sour milk mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 5 piece

5. Place in the refrigerator to infuse for a couple of hours.