CHILLED CORN AND BUTTERMILK SOUP

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This comes from the august 2004 issue of Bon Appetit magazine. It sounds delicious for those who like a little buttermilk flavor. This can be made 1 day ahead and kept chilled. Cook time includes the minimum 3 hours of refrigeration.

Provided by the_cookie_lady

Categories     Corn

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 large ears of corn, husked
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped shallot (about 3 large)
2 tablespoons coarsely grated peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup buttermilk
additional buttermilk
chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Cut corn kernels off cobs; transfer kernels to large bowl. Scrape cobs over bowl with knife to remove and remaining bits of corn and milky liquid. Break cobs in half crosswise and reserve.
  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots, ginger, and garlic; saute until shallots begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
  • Add corn and any accumulated liquid in bowl. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
  • Add cobs and broth. Bring soup to boil; reduce heat to low, cover pan, and simmer until corn is very tender, about 30 minutes. Discard cobs.
  • Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Transfer to large bowl. Stir 1 c buttermilk into soup. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours.
  • Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Divide soup among 8 bowls. Drizzle with additional buttermilk, sprinkle with chives, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.8, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 103.8, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 5.2, Protein 8.4

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