Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our chilled sweet corn broth, a refreshing and vibrant dish that tantalizes your taste buds. This delectable broth marries the natural sweetness of corn with the delicate brininess of crab and the creamy richness of avocado. Served alongside a medley of fresh and flavorful salads, this dish is a culinary masterpiece that will leave you craving for more.
The sweet corn broth, a vibrant golden elixir, bursts with the essence of summer. Each spoonful is a celebration of corn's natural sweetness, enhanced by the subtle smokiness of roasted corn kernels. The addition of crab adds a layer of briny complexity, while the avocado salad, with its creamy texture and vibrant green hue, provides a delightful contrast.
Accompanying the broth is a trio of salads, each offering a distinct flavor profile. The avocado salad, a harmonious blend of creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and tangy red onion, is a refreshing complement to the rich broth. The corn salad, a medley of sweet corn, crunchy red bell pepper, and aromatic cilantro, adds a pop of color and texture. The third salad, a refreshing cucumber salad, provides a light and cooling counterpoint to the richness of the broth.
This chilled sweet corn broth with crab and avocado salad is a culinary journey that will transport you to a realm of culinary delight. Its vibrant colors, captivating aromas, and symphony of flavors will leave you utterly captivated. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your palate, and embark on a culinary adventure that will redefine your perception of summer cuisine.
CHILLED CORN AND CRAB SOUP
I like my soups with a bite of vegetables so I don't strain them after blending. If you prefer a smoother soup, use 4 cups total of almond milk and strain the soup after pureéing in the blender.
Provided by Heidi
Categories Soup
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small stock pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the shallot and garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add the corn and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the almondmilk, kosher salt, white pepper and chipotle pepper, stir to combine and lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly, transfer half of the mixture to a blender and purée. Add the rest of the liquid and half of the remaining corn kernels, saving 1/2 cup of the kernels to add back into the soup after blending. At this point you can strain the pureé or leave it chunky. Stir in the lime juice to taste and season with more salt and pepper if desired and stir the reserved corn into the soup. Chill the soup for 2 hours.
- Garnish the soup with the crab meat, avocado, chopped cilantro, and serve.
- *This soup could also be served warm or at room temperature.
CHILLED CORN AND CRAB SALAD
A little spicy crab goes a long way in a sweet and spicy chilled salad, with fresh corn and minced hot red pepper.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add corn, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in onion. Let cool.
- Whisk together lemon juice and sugar. Drizzle in remaining tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons oil, whisking until combined.
- Combine corn-onion mixture, chile, crabmeat, and basil. Gently stir in lemon dressing, salt, and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours). Serve garnished with basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 g, Cholesterol 24 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 243 g
CHILLED SWEET CORN SOUP WITH CRAB & AVOCADO SALAD
Steps:
- CORN SOUP: Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion & celery; sprinkle with salt & pepper & sauté until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add 5 cups of water, corn kernels, & thyme sprigs. Bring to boil, reduce heat to med-low, & simmer until corn is very tender, about 20-25 minutes. Cool, discard thyme. Puree soup in pot with hand blender (or in batches in blender) until smooth. Pour soup through strainer set over large bowl, pressing on solids in strainer to release liquid. Discard solids in strainer. Thin with more water if desired. Season with salt & pepper. Cover & chill until cold (at least 4 hours). CRAB & AVOCADO SALAD: Whisk orange juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, lime juice, & lemon juice in large bowl. Fold crab & avocados into dressing. Mound salad in center or bowls. Ladle soup around salad. Sprinkle with chives, drizzle with olive oil & serve.
COLD AVOCADO CORN SOUP WITH CILANTRO OIL
Crema - a Mexican cultured heavy cream similar to sour cream - is often drizzled over enchiladas and tostadas and added to side dishes and sauces. Here it lends a tangy balance to rich avocado and sweet corn.
Categories Soup/Stew Fruit Herb Vegetable Freeze/Chill Avocado Corn Summer Chill Cilantro Gourmet
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make soup:
- Roast corn on rack of gas burner over high heat, turning occasionally with tongs, until kernels are charred in spots, 4 to 5 minutes. (Alternatively, heat a dry well-seasoned cast-iron skillet and roast corn over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes.) Transfer corn to a cutting board and, when cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cob with a sharp knife, then cut cob into thirds.
- Bring kernels, cob pieces, 4 cups water, garlic, salt, and 1/2 cup onion to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan and boil until liquid is reduced to about 3 cups, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool, uncovered. Discard cob pieces.
- Purée corn mixture along with chile and remaining 3/4 cup onion in a blender, then pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on and then discarding solids. Return broth to cleaned blender.
- Quarter, pit, and peel 1 avocado, then add to blender with 2 tablespoons lime juice and purée until smooth. Transfer soup to a bowl and cover surface with plastic wrap. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill soup at least 1 hour.
- Prepare cilantro oil while soup chills:
- Purée cilantro, oil, and salt in cleaned blender, scraping down sides of blender several times. Pour oil into cleaned fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl and let drain 15 minutes (do not press on solids). Discard solids.
- Assemble soup:
- Halve and pit remaining avocado and scoop small balls from flesh with melon-ball cutter, then toss gently with remaining tablespoon lime juice in a bowl.
- Whisk together crema and remaining 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl until smooth.
- Season soup with salt and ladle into 6 shallow soup bowls. Divide avocado balls among bowls, then drizzle with crema and cilantro oil.
CHILLED AVOCADO SOUP WITH CRAB MEAT SALAD
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories project, salads and dressings, appetizer
Time 15m
Yield Six servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To make the soup, puree the avocados and garlic in a food processor until smooth. Place in a bowl and whisk in the buttermilk and milk or cream until desired consistency is reached. Depending on the avocado, more or less milk or cream may be needed. Add salt and pepper and chill.
- To make the crab meat salad, combine the lime juice, mustard and salt and pepper in a bowl. Whisk in the olive oil. Stir in the capers and peppercorns. Add the crab meat and toss. Adjust the seasoning and chill.
- Ladle the soup into 6 bowls, add dollops of crab meat salad and garnish with cilantro leaves.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1054, UnsaturatedFat 55 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 98 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 38 grams, Sodium 1289 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh sweet corn. If using frozen corn, thaw it completely before using.
- To make the broth, you can use chicken or vegetable broth. If using chicken broth, be sure to use a low-sodium broth so that the soup is not too salty.
- To make the crab and avocado salad, be sure to use fresh crab meat. You can also use imitation crab meat, but fresh crab meat will give the salad a better flavor.
- To make the soup, simply combine the broth, corn, and crab and avocado salad in a pot and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the corn is tender.
- Serve the soup chilled, garnished with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime juice.
Conclusion:
This chilled sweet corn broth with crab and avocado salad is a refreshing and flavorful soup that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For example, you can add more or less crab meat, or you can use a different type of seafood, such as shrimp or scallops. You can also add other vegetables to the soup, such as diced tomatoes, bell peppers, or zucchini.
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