Too Hot? Make Cold Soup Cucumber Grape Gazpacho
A friend of mine, Ulrike, first introduced me to this stunning Cucumber Grape Gazpacho last summer. It is a variation of an original recipe “The Sweet Life Cafe’s White Gazpacho” published on August 4, 2012, in The Los Angeles Times by Noelle Carter.
Ulrike had the original article taped to a page and then placed it with love and care into a 3-ring binder. The recipe looked as if she had used it many times. So, my heart was pounding because I knew I was in for a culinary treat. My heart nearly stopped after the first gulp because this soup packed a powerful punch of flavour as it visually stunned my senses.
Cucumber Grape Gazpacho Soup
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- 2 Hothouse Cucumbers Peeled and chopped
- ½ bunch of Green Grapes about 2 cups, Italian seedless grapes are preferable
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup plain yogurt preferably, Greek-style
- ½ cup sour cream or crème fraiche
- 1/2 Lemon for juice
- 1 tbsp Salt or to taste
- Tabasco paste or chilli paste
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients until silky smooth.
- Garnish: Drizzle Smoked paprika oil (in a squeeze bottle), sprinkle toasted almonds and sliced red grapes.
- Garnish options: Use edible gold leaf and edible flowers for an extra special presentation.
More about My Experience:
Armed with this new recipe, I went off to spend another Fall season in Provence. I had the opportunity to use table grapes from a harvest for which I was part of the picking crew. I made this soup for four different sets of friends and each time, I felt that I had achieved culinary greatness.
The presentation has a wow factor, the soup has surprises and it is fun to make. The colours, textures and flavours are all top-notch. A bit like a culinary abstract painting this soup and will delight your guests.
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