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Sweet Corn Gazpacho

Sweet Corn Gazpacho: Your Creamy Summer Dream Bowl

Sweet Corn Gazpacho is a creamy and refreshing summer soup focused on fresh corn, perfect for warm days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons butter can substitute with olive or coconut oil for vegan
  • 1 medium leek clean and chop finely
  • 4 cups sweet corn fresh corn kernels preferred
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder adjust to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups vegetable stock adjust for consistency
For Garnishing
  • 1 cup sour cream can use dairy-free alternatives
  • 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
  • 4 tablespoons cilantro oil herb-infused for drizzling
  • 1/2 cup pickled Fresno peppers prepared with vinegar, sugar, and salt

Equipment

  • blender
  • medium skillet
  • small saucepan
  • Fine mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare ingredients by shucking corn, cleaning the leek, and gathering spices.
  2. Sauté leeks in butter over medium heat for about 5 minutes until soft.
  3. Add corn kernels and cook for another 6-8 minutes, then add garlic, turmeric, and curry powder and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in vegetable stock, bring to a simmer and cook for 6-8 minutes.
  5. Blend the mixture with lime zest and juice until smooth, then chill for at least 1 hour.
  6. Make cilantro oil by blending cilantro, olive oil, green onion, and garlic, then strain.
  7. Prepare pickled peppers by combining vinegar, sugar, and salt, then add sliced peppers and cool.
  8. Serve chilled gazpacho garnished with pickled peppers, cilantro oil, sour cream, and pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to sauté leeks slowly to preserve sweetness, and adjust seasoning before chilling for best results.

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