When the scorching summer heat makes even cooking unappealing, chilled cucumber soup with shrimp and goat cheese emerges as a beacon of culinary delight. This refreshing soup combines the crisp coolness of cucumber with the succulent sweetness of shrimp and the tangy creaminess of goat cheese, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Served chilled, this soup is the epitome of summer refreshment, offering a light and invigorating meal that will leave you feeling invigorated and satisfied.
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CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP WITH SHRIMP
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 2h20m
Yield 9 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the yogurt, half-and-half, cucumbers, red onion, scallions, salt, and pepper. Transfer the mixture in batches to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until the cucumbers are coarsely pureed and then pour into another bowl. Continue processing the soup until all of it is pureed. Fold in the dill, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until very cold.
- Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice. Serve chilled, garnished with the shrimp, lemon, and fresh dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 95 milligrams, Sodium 1698 milligrams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 6 grams
EASY COLD CUCUMBER SOUP
Easy cold soup for a hot day!
Provided by lreddy
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine cucumber, sour cream, yogurt, vegetable broth, and garlic in a large bowl; blend together using an immersion blender until smooth. Blend in mint and dill. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 333.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
CHILLED CUCUMBER-DILL SOUP
Another way to use up all those cucumbers that spring off the vine in summer. This is a spicy dill cucumber soup chilled to take down the heat a notch in summer. This soup is great made a day ahead and keeps for 3 days. Serve with some thin wheat crackers.
Provided by Cheryl
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 4h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Set 1/4 cup of cubed cucumber aside.
- Place remaining cucumbers, 1/4 cup onion, 1/4 cup celery, 1/4 cup carrots, jalapeno peppers, Greek yogurt, sour cream, sugar, garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper into the bowl of an 8-cup electric blender or food processor and pulse until all ingredients are just blended.
- Pour into a large bowl and stir in reserved 1/4 cup cucumber and remaining onion, celery, and carrots to add a little crunch to an otherwise creamy mixture. Taste for salt and pepper, adding more if desired.
- Place into the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 419.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP
"This is a wonderful way to use up all those cucumbers that seem to be ready at the same time," writes Shirley Kidd of New London, Minnesota. "I's so refreshing on hot summer days."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut 4 thin slices of cucumber; set aside for garnish. Peel and finely chop remaining cucumbers. In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, sour cream, sugar, dill, salt, pepper, green onions and chopped cucumbers. , Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with cucumber slices and, if desired, fresh dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 445mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COOL AS A CUCUMBER SOUP WITH BUTTERMILK, DILL, AND VERMOUTH SHRIMP
Provided by Food Network
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Peel the cucumbers. Using a small spoon, or a melon baller, scrape the seeds out. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces; toss the cucumbers with the salt and transfer to a colander set over a bowl. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
- Transfer the cucumbers to a blender or food processor, discarding all exuded juices. Puree until smooth; pass through a food mill if desired. Whisk in the buttermilk and dill; set aside.
- Melt the butter in a saute pan over medium heat. When the butter foams, add the shallots and cook 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and stir over medium heat, 10 to 15 seconds. Add the vermouth, bring to a boil, and immediately strain into the reserved cucumber soup. Spread the shrimp and shallot mixture on a plate to cool, then refrigerate. Chill the soup.
- To serve: Adjust the consistency of the soup with more buttermilk if necessary. Season with vinegar, salt (add sparingly; it probably won't need much), and pepper to taste. Divide the shrimp between the chilled soup plates. Ladle the soup over the shrimp and garnish with red onion, chopped tomatoes, and bits of dill strewn about.
CHILLED CUCUMBER, AVOCADO AND SHRIMP SOUP
A delightfully refreshing chilled soup -- this recipe is perfect for a hot summer day, a BBQ or even dinner party. The presentation is simple yet elegant, and the soup itself is so good and easy to prepare. There are other avocado/cucumber soup recipes posted here at Zaar, but this one is different and contains an additional ingredient: shrimp! :) This recipe was adapted from a similar one found in HomeBasics magazine. Also note that "Cook Time" is the time required for proper chilling.
Provided by grumblebee
Categories Citrus
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 generous portions, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Wrap half the avocado in plastic wrap and set aside.
- Peel the other half of the avocado, then cut it into chunks.
- Place the avocado, cucumber, broth, yogurt, lime juice and salt in the bowl of a blender. Process until smooth and creamy. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until very cold.
- To serve, peel and dice the remaining avocado half. Stir the avocado into the soup along with the diced shrimp.
- Ladle the soup into 4 bowls, sprinkle with green onions and float a single shrimp on top of each.
CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP
Provided by Judy Goldwasser
Categories Soup/Stew Vegetarian Yogurt Cucumber Chill
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel cucumbers and cut them in half, scraping out seeds. Sprinkle the cucumbers with salt and let them stand 30 minutes. Drain excess water.
- Chop the cucumbers coarsely and put the pieces in the blender along with scallions, dill, lemon juice, buttermilk, and yogurt. Blend at high speed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill well before serving.
Tips:
- Choose the right cucumbers: Use fresh, firm cucumbers for the best flavor. English or Persian cucumbers are ideal, as they have fewer seeds and a milder flavor.
- Chill the soup thoroughly: Chilled cucumber soup is best served cold. Make sure to chill the soup for at least 2 hours, or overnight, before serving.
- Use high-quality shrimp: Fresh, wild-caught shrimp is the best choice for this soup. Avoid using frozen shrimp, as it can be tough and chewy.
- Cook the shrimp properly: Do not overcook the shrimp, as it will become tough. Cook the shrimp until it is just pink and opaque.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as dill, chives, and parsley, add a lot of flavor to this soup. Use fresh herbs whenever possible.
- Serve with a variety of toppings: Chilled cucumber soup can be served with a variety of toppings, such as croutons, goat cheese, and fresh herbs. Get creative and experiment with different toppings to find your favorite combination.
Conclusion:
Chilled cucumber soup with shrimp and goat cheese is a refreshing and flavorful summer soup. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of cucumber, shrimp, and goat cheese is delicious and satisfying. This soup is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can also be served as an appetizer.
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