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Chilled Buttermilk and Potato Soup – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Chilled Buttermilk and Potato Soup

Beat the heat with a surprisingly refreshing Chilled Buttermilk and Potato Soup. This creamy, tangy dream combines the cool bite of cucumber, earthy potatoes, and bright herbs in a velvety buttermilk base. Perfect for a light lunch or a sophisticated starter.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 serving
Calories: 215

Ingredients
  

  • (Serves 6)
  • 1½ lbs / 680g (24 oz) potatoes, about 2 large, waxy variety recommended
  • 5½ cups / 1.3 L buttermilk, well-chilled
  • ⅔ cup (65 g / 2.29 oz) chopped green onions
  • 2 to 3 Tbs / 30 to 45 ml chopped fresh dill weed, or 1 tsp / 5 ml dried
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 1 Tbs / 15 ml (0.5 fl oz) finely chopped fresh cilantro (coriander leaves)
  • ¾ to 1 tsp / 4 to 5g (0.18 oz) salt, to taste
  • pinch of ground cumin
  • Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or Red Bliss. They hold their shape better after boiling, providing a pleasant texture in the final soup.
  • For the best flavor, let the soup chill for at least 4 hours, or even overnight. This allows the flavors of the dill, garlic, and cucumber to fully meld together.
  • If you don't have a high-speed blender, an immersion blender works well directly in the bowl. Just be sure to add the initial in Step 2 before adding the rest for a smoother base.

Method
 

  1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into ½-inch / 1. 25 cm dice.
  2. Boil them in salted water until they are just fork-tender, then drain completely and allow to cool slightly.
  3. In a high-speed blender, combine 2 cups / 475 ml of the buttermilk, half of the cooked potatoes, half of the chopped green onions, the dill, and the minced garlic.
  4. Blend at high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and puréed.
  5. Pour the purée into a large bowl or tureen.
  6. Stir in the remaining buttermilk, the rest of the diced potatoes, the remaining green onions, the chopped cucumber, cilantro, salt, and cumin.
  7. Mix well to combine.
  8. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly cold, before serving.
  9. Garnish with a swirl of good-quality olive oil, a few extra sprigs of fresh dill, and some freshly cracked black pepper just before serving to elevate the presentation and taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 9gFat: 4g

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