CHILLED CORN BUTTERMILK SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Corn

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ears corn, shucked
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup basil leaves, more for garnish
3 scallions, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, more to taste
1 fat garlic clove, roughly chopped
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Radish slices, for garnish
Extra-virgin olive oil, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Slice kernels off corn cobs (you should have 3 to 31/2 cups kernels). Discard cobs and place kernels in a blender. 2. Add buttermilk, basil, scallions, lime juice, garlic, salt and 1/3 cup ice cubes to the blender and purée until very smooth. 3. Strain mixture through a sieve, pressing down hard on the solids. Serve soup garnished with radish slices and a drizzle of olive oil.

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