SWEET CORN SUCCOTASH GAZPACHO

Sweet Corn Succotash Gazpacho image

Provided by Claire Thomas : Food Network

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 to 8 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 medium red bell pepper, seeded, deveined and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 large jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
3/4 pound cherry tomatoes (1 pint), halved
1/2 cup frozen lima beans, rinsed under warm running water and drained
3/4 cup fresh corn kernels (about 1 ear)
1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon picked fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 to 2 cups milk

Steps:

In a large saute pan, heat the oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring often, until fragrant and sweating, about 5 minutes. Add the vegetables and herbs, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until everything is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
Reserve about 1/2 cup of the succotash for garnish, then transfer the rest to a blender. Add the buttermilk and blend until smooth. With the blender running, add the milk slowly, until smooth and thinned to your desired texture.
Refrigerate the gazpacho and reserved succotash until chilled, about a couple hours. Pour the gazpacho into cups and garnish with the reserved succotash.