In the realm of culinary delights, where flavors dance and textures intertwine, there exists a dish that captures the essence of summer's bounty—chilled corn soup with honeydew polka dots. This refreshing and vibrant creation is a symphony of sweet and savory, where the delicate essence of corn melds with the subtle sweetness of honeydew, creating a harmony that tantalizes the taste buds.
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CHILLED CORN SOUP
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Time 5h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut the corn: Hold an ear of corn upright with one end on the cutting board and the other in your non-cutting hand. Use a sharp knife to shave off the kernels in rows from the cob. Rotate the corn and cut close enough to the core so that the kernels remain relatively whole, but not so closely that you end up taking fibrous pieces of the cob with you. Repeat with all of the corn. Gather the kernels in a bowl and reserve the cobs.
- Start the soup: Combine half the olive oil and all the scallions with a generous pinch salt and 1/4 cup water in a large saute pan and cook over medium-low heat until they are translucent and tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the corn: Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the same saute pan and add all the corn kernels. Season with salt, then stir in the brown sugar and a generous pinch black pepper. Cook over medium heat until the corn becomes tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Finish: Bring the half-and-half and 1 cup water to a gentle simmer in a medium pot over medium heat and add the cobs. Simmer the cobs gently on low heat until they impart their corn flavor to the half-and-half, 12 to 15 minutes. Discard the cobs. Add the Worcestershire and hot sauce and stir to combine. Add the cooked corn and scallions to the pot and simmer on low heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning.
- Puree half of the liquid and corn in the blender until smooth and pour back into the rest of the soup. Refrigerate until fully cold, at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Serve: Whisk to blend so some of the remaining corn lands in each bowl as you serve the soup. Taste for seasoning. Ladle into the bowls.
CHILLED CORN SOUP
Recipe adapted from Aran Goyoaga and her blog, Cannelle et Vanille.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut off tips of corn and stand in a wide shallow bowl. With a sharp knife, cut kernels off cobs. Place cobs in a large pot, along with milk and 6 cups water; bring to a boil over high. Reduce to a simmer and cook until liquid is slightly reduced, 15 minutes. Discard cobs.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high. Add shallots and garlic; cook until soft and translucent, 2 minutes. Add corn kernels and cook until crisp-tender, 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer corn to pot with milk mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until corn is soft, 15 minutes.
- In batches, fill blender halfway with soup and puree until smooth. (Use caution when blending hot liquids: Remove cap from lid and cover opening with a dish towel.) Pour liquid through a fine-mesh sieve set over a large bowl, pressing on solids; discard solids. Season soup with salt and pepper and refrigerate until cool, 1 hour (or, covered, up to overnight). Divide chilled soup among bowls and top with bell pepper, scallions, and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g
CHILLED CORN SOUP
Provided by Justin Warner, Food Network Star Season 8 Winner
Categories appetizer
Time 5h15m
Yield 4 adult portions, 8 kid portions
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut the kernels of corn from the cobs. Reserve the cobs.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep pot and over medium-low heat. Add the corn, garlic and onions. Sweat until the corn is slightly brown and the onions are translucent.
- Carefully add the cobs and fill the pot with water until the corn is covered. Raise the heat and boil for 30 minutes.
- Remove the corn from the heat and allow to cool. Then chill for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
- Remove the cobs with tongs, and use an immersion blender to blend the corn and onions. This is the soup base. To this add the coconut milk and blend again. Separate the soup base into the desired portions for adults and kids. Season the adult version with salt, lime juice and chipotle adobo... this stuff is hot, so do as much or as little as you want.
- For the kids, season the soup with salt and serve cold, garnished with caramel corn.
- Serve the soup cold, garnished with a few pieces of honeydew melon.
- This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
CHILLED CORN SOUP WITH HONEYDEW POLKA DOTS
Provided by Kay Rentschler
Categories soups and stews, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Grate kernels from 4 ears corn into a large bowl, using coarse side of grater (there should be 1 cup grated corn, including juices); discard cobs. Using paring knife, cut kernels from remaining 6 ears (there should be 3 cups); set aside. Break 4 cobs in half, and combine with grated corn, chicken broth and water in 1 1/2 gallon stockpot; discard 2 remaining cobs. Bring to simmer, and cook, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove cobs from broth with tongs, and discard.
- Pour mixture into blender, and purée until completely smooth. Return to pot. Stir in whole kernels, bring to a simmer, and cook until corn is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer soup to bowl (not plastic). Stir in salt and cayenne. Cover, and refrigerate, or stir over ice water bath at room temperature until very cold (about 5 hours in refrigerator, 1 hour over ice).
- Halve and seed melon. With melon baller, make tiny balls (there should be about 1 1/4 cups) or cut melon into dice. Cover melon balls and chill over ice until ready to use (up to 1 hour before serving).
- To serve, stir buttermilk into soup. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Toss melon balls with chervil or basil, and sprinkle with salt. Divide melon balls among 6 chilled shallow bowls. Pour cold soup around melon.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 286, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 554 milligrams, Sugar 31 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HONEYDEW AND CANTALOUPE SOUP
Crisp and refreshing, this honeydew soup from Mrs. Earle Davis is sure to cool off those warm summer days. The reader from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania suggests adding fresh blueberries for an extra burst of flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a blender, combine 1-1/4 cups cantaloupe, honeydew, sugar and mint; cover and process for 1 minute. Add the wine or grape juice, yogurt and cream; cover and process for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Pour into soup bowls. Garnish with remaining cantaloupe and mint if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHILLED COCONUT-HONEYDEW SOUP
A refreshing chilled soup with honeydew melon, lime juice, and coconut milk is great for hot days. Use reduced-fat coconut milk to make the soup even lighter.
Provided by Afiyet_olson
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cold Soup Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine honeydew melon, coconut milk, honey, lime juice, cinnamon, and ginger in a blender; blend until smooth. Refrigerate for 1 hour and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 69.3 mg, Sugar 35.2 g
CHILLED CORN SOUP
Provided by Ian Knauer
Categories Blender Vegetable Fourth of July Picnic Vegetarian Quick & Easy Father's Day Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Corn Summer Party Potluck Gourmet
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut kernels from cobs with a sharp knife, then cut cobs into thirds.
- Cook onion and garlic in butter with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add corn and cobs, water, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.
- Discard cobs, then purée corn mixture in batches in a blender until very smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Force soup through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding solids.
- Chill until cold, at least 1 hour. Thin with water if desired and season with salt.
POLKA DOT SOUP
Make and share this Polka Dot Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by kmergirl
Categories Stocks
Time 35m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Chop chicken into cubes, chop carrots, celery and onion.
- Put all ingredients into a large pot.
- Bring to a boil. Cover pot and cook for 30 minutes.
- Carefully spoon into soup bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.6, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 105, Sodium 2450.6, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 7.4, Protein 56.1
VELVETY CHILLED CORN SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Milk/Cream Lunch Corn Cucumber Summer Chill Chive Shallot Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Using cleaver or heavy large knife, cut each ear of corn crosswise in half. Place corn in heavy large pot. Add 5 cups broth, shallots, and onion; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until corn is very tender, about 25 minutes. Using tongs, transfer corn to large bowl to cool; reserve broth.
- Cut corn kernels off cobs. Return 4 cups corn kernels to broth (reserve any remaining corn for another use). Working in batches, puree soup in blender until very smooth. Strain soup through fine sieve set over large bowl, pressing on solids with back of spoon; discard solids. Mix in enough additional chicken broth to thin soup to consistency of heavy cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate soup until cold, about 4 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
- Ladle soup into 6 bowls. Top each with dollop of crème fraîche. Sprinkle with cucumber and chives and serve.
CHILLED CORN AND COCONUT SOUP
The beguiling combination of sweet corn and coconut milk makes a soup that tastes farm-fresh, familiar, and surprising, all at once.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring chile, corn kernels, coconut milk, and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat, and simmer until corn is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Filling a blender halfway and covering with a kitchen towel, puree soup in batches. Strain through a coarse sieve into a large bowl; discard solids. Season with salt and pepper.
- Chill soup at least 3 hours or up to overnight. Stir in lime juice. Garnish each serving with fresh corn kernels if desired, and season with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 g, Fat 6 g, Protein 4 g
CHILLED CORN SOUP WITH TOMATOES, AVOCADO, AND LIME
I made this for supper club last weekend (theme was Mexican, loosely), and this was stupendous. First, if it is hot where you are (and it is sure hot where I am), this is a perfect appetizer. We all thought our body temperatures cooled off several degrees just eating. It is also tastes so, so good. My goodness. This recipe comes from Jody Adams, from the "In the Hands of a Chef" cookbook. This is also a two day recipe, perfect for when you are hosting a summer supper (you make most of it ahead, and just do assembly and cutting of the avocado right before). I am writing this as I made it, and I doubled it; it goes without saying you could easily halve this. I also make my own creme fraiche, and here is how I do it: I mix one cup of whipping cream with 2 tbsp of buttermilk, and put in a jar with a lid. I do this one day before I want to use it. I let it sit out over night and then refrigerate it the next morning - and then I use it later in the day (they say it will stay good for 10 days).
Provided by larchie
Categories Corn
Time P2DT40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- The day/night before serving:.
- Use a sharp knife, and strip the corn kernels from the cob. Put the corn kernels in a bowl for later, and place the stripped cobs in a large stockpot. Add the sliced white onion to the stockpot, and with just enough water to cover (too much water makes the stock too thin). Season with salt and pepper, bring the stock to a boil, and then simmer for 35 minutes. Discard the cobs when finished simmering.
- While the stock is simmering, heat the olive oil in a saute' pan over medium heat. Add the leek and shallot, and cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the corn kernels, season with salt and pepper, about 2 minutes. Do not overcook, the corn should still taste fresh. Remove from heat and set aside until the stock finishes cooking.
- Add the sauteed vegetables to the corn broth (once cobs removed) and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Strain the broth into a bowl and puree' the solids in a blender, adding just enough of the broth to make a thick soup.
- Put soup in a bowl, cover, and stick it in the fridge until ready to eat the next day.
- Day you're serving:.
- Mix the cucumber, tomato, and diced red onion in a bowl with salt, pepper, and lime juice; refrigerate til serving.
- Dice the salmon and reserve for serving.
- Just before serving:.
- Cut the avocado and add to tomato/cucumber/onion mixture.
- To serve:.
- Distribute salmon evenly among 8 bowls, place a little mound of it in the bottom of the bowl. Ladle the soup into the bowls. Add a large spoonful of the chopped tomato/cucumber/avocado/onion mixture to the top of each bowl. Add a spoonful of creme fraiche, a sprinkle of chives, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.8, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 23.8, Sodium 165.8, Carbohydrate 60.8, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 10, Protein 11.4
Tips:
- Choose sweet corn. The fresher and sweeter the corn, the better the soup will be.
- Use a good quality stock. A homemade stock or a good quality store-bought stock will make a big difference in the flavor of the soup.
- Don't overcook the corn. Overcooked corn will lose its flavor and texture.
- Chill the soup thoroughly before serving. This will help the flavors to develop and meld.
- Garnish the soup with fresh herbs or vegetables. This will add a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Chilled corn soup with honeydew polka dots is a refreshing and delicious summer soup. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet, savory, or somewhere in between, this soup is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a light and flavorful soup, give this recipe a try.
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