CHILLED CORN SOUP WITH HONEYDEW POLKA DOTS

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Chilled Corn Soup With Honeydew Polka Dots image

Provided by Kay Rentschler

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 medium to large ears corn, shucked
2 cups homemade chicken broth or 1 17-ounce can chicken broth with 1/4 cup filtered water
2 cups filtered water (if using canned broth, substitute milk for water)
1 teaspoon salt ( 3/4 teaspoon if using canned broth and milk)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ripe honeydew melon
1 to 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (or more)
2 teaspoons minced chervil or 1 teaspoon minced basil

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

David Vimuktanon
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I'm a big fan of corn soup, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The honeydew and coconut milk add a unique and delicious flavor, and the polka-dots are a great way to add some visual interest. Highly recommend!


Ezekiel Nair
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This soup was a hit at my potluck! It was light and refreshing, and the honeydew polka-dots were a fun and festive touch. Everyone loved it!


Eukaro William
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I'm not a big fan of corn soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of honeydew and coconut milk made it creamy and flavorful, and the polka-dots added a touch of sweetness and crunch. Definitely worth trying!


Norman Marora
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This recipe is a winner! The soup was creamy, flavorful, and refreshing. I loved the combination of corn and honeydew, and the polka-dots added a fun and unexpected touch. Highly recommend!


Livinus Prosperity
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I made this soup for my friends and they all loved it! It was a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. The flavors were well-balanced and the polka-dots were a fun touch. Will definitely be making this again!


Dave Price
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This soup is a must-try! The combination of corn, honeydew, and coconut milk is divine. I also loved the addition of the polka-dots, which added a touch of sweetness and crunch. Highly recommend!


EJ 3K
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was creamy, flavorful, and refreshing. I especially liked the contrast between the smooth soup and the crunchy polka-dots. Highly recommend!


Esrath Jahan
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This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of corn and honeydew, and the polka-dots were a cute and tasty addition. My family enjoyed it too, which is always a bonus. Will definitely be making this again soon!


Mukisa David
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I'm not usually a fan of corn soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of honeydew and coconut milk made it creamy and flavorful, and the polka-dots added a fun and unexpected touch. Definitely a new favorite!


Jawhar Hakim
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This recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The chilled corn soup was light and refreshing, and the honeydew polka-dots added a touch of sweetness and elegance. My guests couldn't stop raving about it. Highly recommend!


Malak Musa
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This chilled corn soup with honeydew polka-dots was a delightful surprise! The combination of sweet corn, refreshing honeydew, and creamy coconut milk created a unique and flavorful soup that was perfect for a hot summer day. I especially loved the c