A silky and creamy cooled soup served in tall shooters is an easy and stunning appetizer for your next party.
When hosting a party and preparing food to serve, it is crucial to me that I have some make-ahead bites for the occasion. I definitely don’t like to spend my time in the kitchen when I’m hosting.
Not one to serve anything basic, I am always on the hunt for simple and ordinary ingredients that I can turn into something full of flavor and beauty.
So, my Chilled Cucumber and Cilantro Soup is the perfect party appetizer for a warm get-together. The flavor is unbeatable and the presentation is unique. And I promise you, you can’t sip just one.
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When serving, I like to put a chive in a tall shot glass and pour in my soup. The color is so fresh! But the taste is even better! 
These soup shooters are the prettiest addition to the appetizer table at my Swine and Dine: A Masculine 40th Birthday Party. 
This soup can even be enjoyed as a complete meal. I topped it with lump crab for a fresh summer dinner. Check it out here!
Get more recipes and read all the other details about this Swine and Dine: A Masculine 40th Birthday Party.
This isn’t the first time I served my soup in shooters. Check out my Farewell Party that I hosted and see how I served a city’s signature soup the same way.
Do you have a quick and simple chilled soup?
- 1 jalapeno seeds removed and roughly chopped
- 1/2 shallot roughly chopped
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 english cucumber roughly chopped
- ½ cup cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- chives for garnish
- Place first 12 ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Refrigerate until serving.
- To serve, place one long chive in a tall shot glass and carefully pour in the soup right from the blender pitcher.
This is a delicious main course too. Serve in soup bowls and top with an extra dollop of sour cream and fresh minced ingredients from the soup as garnish. Also try serving this with some fresh cooled shrimp or lump crab meat.
Yolanda says
June 13, 2018 at 10:59 amThis looks so refreshing. I love cilantro so much but unfortunately, my husband doesn’t. I’m going to make and see if I can make a non-cilantro version for him. This is definitely perfect for a summer BBQ day 🙂
Olive Jude says
June 14, 2018 at 8:04 amIsn’t the cilantro debate interesting? It’s a love/hate for everyone. This soup totally works without the cilantro. Enjoy!
Em says
June 12, 2018 at 11:15 pmThat looks healthy and yummy!! Btw, love the table setting 🙂
Olive Jude says
June 13, 2018 at 9:58 amThanks, Em!
Amy says
June 12, 2018 at 9:28 pmThese look really yummy, what a brilliant idea especially live that this can be made ahead and be ready soon there’s less work to do when entertaining ????
Olive Jude says
June 13, 2018 at 9:58 amYes, that is what I love about a chilled soup shooter. Thanks!
Sophie says
June 12, 2018 at 9:05 pmWow, I am definitely making this next weekend! I could eat soup at every meal and this sounds absolutely delicious!
Olive Jude says
June 13, 2018 at 9:58 amAwesome! Enjoy!
Amy says
June 12, 2018 at 11:44 amLooks like this would be a perfect way to use up garden produce! Also, I would like to attend a party at your house because it all looks delicious.
Olive Jude says
June 12, 2018 at 5:04 pmAw-thanks! I love a good food spread at a party!
Aline says
January 31, 2018 at 6:43 amI like this one, especially because you can prepare it in advance which is always great if you organize a party 🙂
Olive Jude says
January 31, 2018 at 12:32 pmThat is the best part!
Cristal says
August 31, 2017 at 11:44 pmThese sound so yummy and I love how easy it is to make. Can’t wait to try!
Olive Jude says
September 3, 2017 at 8:43 amThanks! I hope you enjoy it!
Erica @ Coming up Roses says
August 31, 2017 at 3:13 pmI lovelovelove these little shooters! They sound delicious, too!
Olive Jude says
September 3, 2017 at 8:44 amThanks, Erica! They are yummy!
Paula @ I'm Busy Being Awesome says
August 30, 2017 at 9:13 pmThis looks so deliciously refreshing! I love that you have them in little shooters, too. It’s such a fun way to eat (drink?) the soup 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing!
Olive Jude says
August 31, 2017 at 7:41 amThanks for stopping by! It’s fun to sip soup from shooters!
Belle says
August 30, 2017 at 10:57 amOh my! Those look really good! Saving this for use later!
Belle | One Awesome Momma
Olive Jude says
August 31, 2017 at 7:41 amThank you, Belle! Hope you enjoy it!
elise says
August 30, 2017 at 9:50 amomg look at that spread!! These sounds delicious and so refreshing!
Olive Jude says
August 31, 2017 at 7:42 amThank you!