Chilled Cucumber Soup With Champagne Poached Prawns – or Shrimps

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 0
Chilled Cucumber Soup With Champagne Poached Prawns recipe with fresh dill
in Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

2 hrs 55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
20 g unsalted butter
1 leek , sliced
600 g desiree potatoes , peeled , diced
1 liter chicken stock
3 lebanese cucumbers , trimmed , diced
4 garlic cloves , minced ( optional )
2 tablespoons olive oil , extra
2 tablespoons champagne or 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
12 medium green prawns , peeled , deveined or 12 medium perhaps twice this number of smaller shrimp
fresh ground black pepper , to serve
extra virgin olive oil , to serve
fresh dill ( optional ) or fresh parsley , to serve ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
342
Sugar
6g
Fat
17g
This chilled cucumber soup with champagne poached prawns or shrimps recipe is a fresh and tasty dish to enjoy on hot summer days or for a light lunch. The combination of cucumbers, potatoes, and leeks mixed with chicken stock creates a velvety base with the crisp flavor of cucumbers, while the poached prawns cooked in champagne add a burst of tangy sweetness. The soup is also seasoned with garlic, olive oil, and black pepper to add to its rich flavor and topped with extra virgin olive oil and fresh dill or parsley regardless of taste.

Instructions

1.Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-low heat.
2.Add the leek and gently fry for 5 mins until soft.
3.Add the potatoes and stock and bring to the boil.
4.Reduce heat and simmer for 25 mins until potatoes are soft.
5.Add the cucumbers and garlic and cook for 5 mins.
6.Remove from heat and blend until smooth. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hrs.
7.Combine olive oil, champagne or white wine vinegar, and black pepper in a bowl.
8.Poach the prawns in boiling water for 2-3 mins or until cooked through, then add to the marinade.
9.Serve soup with prawns, drizzle extra virgin olive oil, and garnish with fresh dill or parsley as desired.

PROS

This recipe makes for a refreshing cold soup with a unique flavor and texture.

The poached shrimp adds a flavorful protein source.

CONS

This recipe may require some time and effort to properly prepare.

Some people may not enjoy the taste of cold soup.

The use of champagne may be expensive or difficult to find as an ingredient.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cucumbers are low in calories and high in water content, making them a good source of hydration.
They are also a good source of vitamin K, which is important for bone health.
Shrimp is a good source of lean protein and various vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B12 and selenium.

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