Best Cold Cucumber And Yellow Pepper Soup With Crab Meat And Chives Recipes

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CHILLED CREAMY CUCUMBER SOUP



Chilled Creamy Cucumber Soup image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cucumbers
2 cups of plain yogurt
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons honey
1 lemon
Fresh or dried dill, to taste
Water
Salt
Pepper

Steps:

  • Peel cucumber and remove seeds. Grate to yield 3 cups. In food processor combine cucumbers, yogurt, garlic, honey and a squirt of lemon. Snip in dill. Process until smooth. Slowly add water until creamy. Season with salt and pepper and continue processing. Pour into a bowl. Chill. Serve.

COLD CUCUMBER AND YELLOW PEPPER SOUP WITH CRAB MEAT AND CHIVES



Cold Cucumber and Yellow Pepper Soup with Crab Meat and Chives image

Categories     Blender     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Crab     Cucumber     Bell Pepper     Summer     Chill     Chive     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

For Soup
2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 3 cups)
2 medium yellow bell peppers, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 cups 1-inch cubes honeydew melon
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot (about 1 large)
1 fresh jalapeño chili, or to taste, seeded and chopped (wear rubber gloves)
1/2 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice, or to taste
1/2 pound lump crab meat, picked over
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar, or to taste
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives, or to taste
Garnish: finely diced yellow bell pepper and 2-inch pieces fresh chives

Steps:

  • Make Soup: In a blender purée soup ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth. Force soup through a fine sieve into a bowl and chill, covered, 4 hours, or until very cold. Soup may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Just before serving, in a small bowl toss crab with oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Divide crab mixture among 6 soup bowls, mounding it in center, and ladle soup around it. Sprinkle each serving with finely chopped chives and garnish with diced yellow pepper and chive pieces.

CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP WITH AVOCADO TOAST



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A chilled cucumber soup, whirled together in the blender to serve as an instant dinner, is one of the quiet rewards of midsummer. The trick to making it hearty enough is to not stint on the seasonings, especially when something as mild as cucumber is the main ingredient. Garlic, plenty of herbs, jalapeño and anchovy add plenty of flavor, while buttermilk contributes a creamy, light texture. You could serve this with nothing more than some crusty or toasted bread on the side and be satisfied, but a topping of soft avocado dressed with a little lemon juice and feta cheese fills out the meal nicely. And the muted green colors of avocado toast and cucumber soup look as cooling as they taste.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, quick, soups and stews

Time 15m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise and seeded
2 cups buttermilk (or use 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt plus 1/4 cup water)
1 large garlic clove, peeled and smashed
2 anchovy fillets (optional)
2 small whole scallions, trimmed
1/2 jalapeño, seeded, deveined and chopped
1/2 cup packed mixed fresh herbs (like mint, parsley, dill, tarragon, basil and cilantro)
1/2 teaspoon sherry or white wine vinegar, more to taste
3/4 teaspoon kosher sea salt, plus more to taste
4 slices baguette or other bread, toasted
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
Extra-virgin olive oil, for serving
Freshly ground black pepper
1 ear of corn, shucked, kernels sliced off
Fresh dill, for serving

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a blender or food processor, combine cucumber, buttermilk, garlic, anchovy, scallions, jalapeño, fresh herbs, sherry vinegar and salt. Blend until smooth and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Smash avocado slices on the toasted bread. Sprinkle with crumbled feta, squeeze the juice of the lemon half over the top and finish each with a drizzle of olive oil and some pepper. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Distribute soup between 4 bowls and garnish with raw corn kernels and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve avocado toast on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 235, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 729 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHILLED YELLOW PEPPER SOUP WITH CHIVES



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Food Processor     Garlic     Onion     Lunch     Bell Pepper     Chill     Chive     Sour Cream     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes about 17 cups, serving 16 as a first course

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 medium onions, sliced (about 6 1/2 cups)
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
6 large garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt (about 2 1/2 tablespoons)
1/2 cup dry white wine
9 pounds yellow bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 17 1/2 cups)
4 cups chicken broth or water
1 cup sour cream
Garnish: 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • In a 6-to-8 quart kettle cook onions in butter over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in garlic paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add wine and boil until liquid is reduced to about 1 tablespoon. Stir in bell peppers and broth and simmer, covered, until peppers are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • In a blender or food processor purée mixture in batches (use caution when blending hot liquids) until smooth and transfer to a large bowl. Season purée with salt and pepper and cool completely. Chill soup, covered, until cold, at least 4 hours, and up to 2 days. Whisk in sour cream and season with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish soup with chives.

SUPERB YELLOW PEPPER SOUP



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I first tasted this sunny-looking soup with yellow peppers at a luncheon hosted by a good friend. It's simple and superb when served warm with a dollop of sour cream...or you can chill it for a refreshing change of pace in summer. -Linda Nilsen, Anoka, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 medium sweet yellow peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, diced
1 medium potato, peeled and quartered
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter, optional
6 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup buttermilk
Sour cream and minced chives, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute the peppers, onion and potato in oil and butter if desired for about 4 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute or until garlic is tender., Stir in the broth, bay leaf, salt if desired and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Discard bay leaf. Cool slightly; puree in batches in a blender. Return to pan. Stir in buttermilk; heat through. Serve hot or cold; garnish with sour cream and chives if desired.

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