Chilled Cucumber Soup with Yogurt, Cilantro & Coriander


Prep Time

20 min

Cooking Time

NA

Yields

4

Ingredients

  • 1/3 of a jalapeno, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon shallot, plus more for garnish
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 1 english cucumber ( 12 ounces) sliced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 12 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional Garnishes-
  • poached shrimp ( optional) drizzled with lime, olive oil, salt
  • 1/2 cup cucumber- very finely diced
  • 1 2 tablespoons shallots- very finely diced
  • 2 scallions ( or chives) – thinly sliced at a diaganol
  • cilantro, finely chopped
  • Lime zest
  • micro greens or edible flowers ( coriander flowers, borage, nasturshims)
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream, thinned with 1 tablespoon water

Directions

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  1. Place first 12 ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Refrigerate until serving.
  2. Prep garnishes, finely dicing cucumber and shallot, slicing scallions.
  3. Mix sour cream and water in a small bowl.
  4. To serve, divide chilled soup among bowls.
  5. Spoon a large circle or half circle of thinned sour cream, then top with garnishes ( see photos) cucumber, shallots, scallions, cilantro and micro greens or edible flowers.
  6. Serve immediately.

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