CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP WITH ALASKAN KING CRAB

CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP WITH ALASKAN KING CRAB image

Number Of Ingredients 13

SOUP
1.5 pounds cucumber
15 chopped mint leaves
1/2 c. heavy cream
1 T. olive oil
2 small chopped garlic cloves
1 medium chopped onion
2 T. sherry vinegar
1.5 c. chicken stock
GARNISH
1 cooked king crab leg, shelled and diced
1 diced tomato
Reserved cucumber, diced in small cubes

Steps:

Peel ans wash the cucumber, reserving half of one for the garnish. In a skillet, sweat the onions in olive oil over medium heat until the oil becomes translucent. Add the garlic and sliced cucumber. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil and cood for 5 minutes. Add the heavy cream and simmer for 3 more minutes. Add the mint and blend in a blender until smooth and creamy. Pass the mixture through a fine sieve and chill in an ice bath. When chilled, add the sherry vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Mix the garnish ingredients together. Serve in chilled soup bowls with the garnish.