CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP WITH AVOCADO TOAST FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES

Chilled Cucumber Soup With Avocado Toast from the New York Times image

Make and share this Chilled Cucumber Soup With Avocado Toast from the New York Times recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carrie sheridan

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 lb cucumber, 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 jalapeno, seeded, deveined and chopped
1/2 cup packed mixed fresh herbs (like mint, parsley, dill, tarragon, basil and cilantro)
1/2 teaspoon sherry wine or 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar, more to taste
3/4 teaspoon kosher sea salt, plus more to taste
4 slices baguette or 4 slices other bread, toasted
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup spitiko extra virgin olive oil, for serving
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 ear of corn, shucked, kernels sliced off
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1 bunch fresh dill, for serving

Steps:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Distribute soup between 4 bowls and garnish with raw corn kernels, toasted pine nuts and/or red onion ~ and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve avocado toast on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1243.4, Fat 73.4, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 1968.5, Carbohydrate 122.5, Fiber 14.8, Sugar 26.8, Protein 35.9