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.
1
Mix yogurt (kefir) and sour cream in a bowl with a small amount of cooled boiled water to a medium thickness.
- Plain (natural) yoghurt: 1 l
- Sour cream: 100 g
2
Add dill, olive oil, salt, pepper, and squeeze garlic.
- Young dill: to taste
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Fresh bell 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.
- Cucumbers: 5 piece
5
Place in the refrigerator to infuse for a couple of hours.
