Chilled Cucumber Coconut Soup
This refreshing Chilled Cucumber Coconut Soup combines the coolness of cucumber with the richness of coconut milk, making it an ideal dish for hot summer days. Infused with lime and coriander, it’s light, tangy, and perfect for a cool appetizer or a light meal.
Servings: 8
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers, about 2 pounds
- 1.75 cups of coconut milk
- 0.25 cup coriander leaves
- 2 limes, freshly squeezed + the zest of 1
- Salt to taste
GARNISH
- 8 coriander leaves
- 8 pinches paprika
Instructions
- Peel the cucumbers and cut them in half, scrape out seeds. Chop the cucumbers coarsely and place them in a colander over a mixing bowl. Reserve a 1/3 cup of cucumber to be diced for garnish. Sprinkle the cucumbers with teaspoon salt and let them stand for 30 minutes. Drain excess water.
- Slightly rinse the cucumber with cold water to remove the salt and pat dry it with a clean cloth.
- Put the cucumber pieces in the blender along with the coconut milk, coriander leaves, half of the lime juice and the zest. Blend at high speed. Season with salt to taste and add more lime juice if necessary. Chill thoroughly before serving into small Verrines. (small glass)
- Before serving, garnish each Verrine with a few small cucumbers diced, a coriander leaves and dust of paprika powder.
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Cooking Tips to make the Chilled Cucumber Coconut Soup:
- Make Ahead: The soup can be prepared in advance and kept chilled in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Flavor Adjustments: If you want a slightly tangier version, you can add more lime juice or a splash of apple cider vinegar.
- Garnishes: Garnish with fresh herbs like basil or mint, or even some diced cucumber for added texture and visual appeal.
- Texture Variation: For a smoother texture, blend the soup for longer. If you prefer more crunch, you can leave some cucumber chunks unblended and stir them in after blending.
- Spice it up: For a kick, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a bit of finely chopped chili for a spicy contrast to the cooling soup.
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