This vintage-inspired cold soup is a delightful departure from hot broths, offering a creamy, tangy experience that is incredibly refreshing. The base of rich buttermilk is seasoned with a hint of dry mustard and sugar, creating a balanced, savory-sweet broth. Juicy chopped shrimp add protein and texture, while crisp diced cucumber provides a necessary crunch and cool freshness. Finished with bright, minced chives, this dish is light yet satisfying. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal choice for warm weather gatherings, light lunches, or as a palate-cleansing starter before a heavier meal. Simple to assemble and best served well-chilled, it highlights the natural flavors of fresh seafood and dairy.
Cold Buttermilk And Shrimp Soup
Description
This vintage-inspired cold soup is a delightful departure from hot broths, offering a creamy, tangy experience that is incredibly refreshing. The base of rich buttermilk is seasoned with a hint of dry mustard and sugar, creating a balanced, savory-sweet broth. Juicy chopped shrimp add protein and texture, while crisp diced cucumber provides a necessary crunch and cool freshness. Finished with bright, minced chives, this dish is light yet satisfying. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal choice for warm weather gatherings, light lunches, or as a palate-cleansing starter before a heavier meal. Simple to assemble and best served well-chilled, it highlights the natural flavors of fresh seafood and dairy.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, dry mustard, salt, and sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
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Add the chopped cooked shrimp, diced cucumber, and minced fresh chives to the buttermilk mixture.
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Gently stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the soup.
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Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to allow flavors to meld and the soup to become very cold.
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Ladle the chilled soup into bowls and garnish each serving with a whole shrimp and a thin slice of cucumber before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 154.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.8g5%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
- Cholesterol 91.1mg31%
- Sodium 5227.5mg218%
- Total Carbohydrate 17.6g6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
- Sugars 17.1g
- Protein 20.3g41%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
