Cold Tomato Buttermilk Soup Recipes

COLD TOMATO-BUTTERMILK SOUP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except arugula. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour (or overnight). Stir to recombine. Add arugula, and serve or pour into a thermos.

GAZPACHO ANDALUZ (SPANISH COLD TOMATO SOUP) RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Prepare an ice bath. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, cut a small "X" in the bottom of each tomato, this will help to loosen the skin while blanching. When the water boils , turn off heat, and submerge the tomatoes in the water, about 1 minute.
• With a slotted spoon, transfer the tomatoes to the ice bath.
• Once cool to the touch, remove the tomato skins, starting at the "X" for easy peeling. Discard skins.
• Cut tomatoes in half and squeeze seeds into a small bowl. Discard seeds. Coarsely chop the tomatoes. Set aside.
• Soak the bread in a few tablespoons of water for 1 minute. Gently squeeze dry.
• Place the tomatoes, bread, cucumbers, onion, garlic, and pepper in a blender . Blend, in batches if necessary, until the mixture is smooth.
• Add the vinegar and pulse until it is completely incorporated.
• Some people prefer their gazpacho slightly chunky-it's a matter of personal taste. For a smoother texture, strain the gazpacho and discard the solids.
• Drizzle the oil into the blender with the motor running until completely incorporated.
• Pour the mixture into a large non-metallic bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and more vinegar, if desired. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Garnish each serving with the diced cucumber, bell pepper, apple, croutons, and egg, if desired.

CHILLED TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Increase the heat to medium, add the tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until juicy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomato juice, basil sprigs and 3 cups water. Bring to a simmer and cook until the tomatoes are very soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add 3 cups bread cubes and return the soup to a simmer. Cook, mashing the bread with a wooden spoon, until broken down, 5 to 7 minutes. Discard the basil sprigs. Stir in the vinegar. Working in two batches, puree the soup in a blender until smooth, adding 2 tablespoons olive oil per batch. Refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Before serving, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the remaining 2 cups bread cubes; cook, tossing, until golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Season the soup with salt; top with the croutons and chopped basil.

CHILLED TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Whisk the green onion, tomato juice, sour cream, lemon zest and juice together. Season with salt and pepper and chill until dinner time. Chill cucumber and cantaloupe dice separately. Right before serving, combine the tomato juice mixture with the cucumber and cantaloupe, adjust the seasoning and serve with slices of fresh avocado.

BUTTERMILK SOUP

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, beat egg yolks then add sugar, lemon juice, lemon rind and vanilla.
• Beat until smooth and well mixed.
• Slowly beat in buttermilk.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• When serving, top each bowl of soup with a dollop of whipped cream and top whipped cream with a bit of jam.

COLD TOMATO CUCUMBER SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add onion and saute for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes begin to give up their juices, about 2 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and let cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Puree tomato mixture in an electric blender by pulsing several times. Add cucumber and pulse until chopped into small pieces. Add coconut milk, mayonnaise, heavy cream, lime zest, curry powder, and salt; pulse until well combined.
• Pour soup into a container or bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Serve in bowls garnished with mint leaves and pepper.

COLD CUCUMBER SOUP

Steps:

• Line a fine sieve with a coffee filter or a piece of cheesecloth. Add yogurt and strain for 30 minutes. Pour away the whey that collects.
• Peel cucumbers; scrape out and discard the seeds. Roughly chop cucumber and place in a blender. Add 1/2 of the yogurt, 1/2 of the buttermilk, and 1 clove garlic; puree. Add remaining yogurt, buttermilk, garlic, mint, and parsley; process everything until finely pureed. You might have to work in batches depending on the size of your blender. Add olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve chilled.

CHILLED BUTTERMILK SOUP

Steps:

• Whisk together buttermilk, sour cream, and salt in a bowl, then stir in remaining ingredients. Chill 15 minutes before serving.

COLD TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Put tomatoes and garlic in a non-reactive bowl and sprinkle with salt. Add 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, the black pepper and cayenne. Mix well and leave to macerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to an hour.
• Pulse tomatoes in a food processor or blender until just crushed. Transfer to a strainer or food mill to remove skins and seeds, pressing well to obtain all the juices. You should have about 5 cups. Add enough ice water to yield 6 cups. Stir well, taste and adjust seasoning. Chill on a bowl of ice for 15 minutes or refrigerate for up to several hours.
• Make the pepper relish about 30 minutes before serving: Put diced bell peppers and onions in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, mix well and set aside.
• To serve, rub each toast lightly with garlic. Top toasts with thick slices of avocado and season with salt and pepper. Place an avocado toast in each bowl and ladle in about 1 cup of chilled soup per serving. Garnish with a generous spoonful of pepper relish and a sprinkling of parsley and chives.

COLD BASIL-TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes into half-inch cubes. (There should be about five cups.) Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a kettle and add the onion, green pepper, garlic, celery, thyme and fennel. Stirring often, without browning, cook about five minutes. Add the chopped basil and tomato paste and stir. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add the cubed tomatoes. When the mixture returns to a boil, let simmer for 30 minutes.
• Pour the mixture into a large mixing bowl and add the tomato juice. Let cool, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
• Spoon about half the mixture at a time into a food processor or blender. Blend as finely as possible, and repeat with the remaining mixture. Combine the two batches.
• Place a sieve over a bowl and pour in the soup. Press to extract as much liquid as possible from the solids.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the Tabasco sauce and the sugar and blend. Spoon into six chilled soup bowls. Garnish each one with one basil sprig. Serve with cheese croutons.

BUTTERMILK POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a medium saucepan, cover with cold water, and add salt. (If using more than one variety, use a different saucepan for each to accommodate varying cooking times.) Bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer; cook until fork-tender, 10 to 20 minutes.
• While potatoes cook, heat butter and oil in a medium skillet over high heat, and add onions. Reduce heat to medium, and saute until golden brown and slightly caramelized, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Drain potatoes, and let cool briefly. For a decorative touch, use a paring knife to remove a band of peel from the center section of each potato. Divide potatoes between four soup bowls and pour 3/4 cup buttermilk into each bowl. Top with caramelized onions, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with dill. Serve immediately.