COLD CUCUMBER AND CUBANELLE SOUP WITH CASHEWS AND CHIVES

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Cold Cucumber and Cubanelle Soup with Cashews and Chives image

Cool to the eye as well as on the palate, this gazpacho-like starter gets its body and buttery undertones from cashews. Yes, the Cubanelle pepper was initially chosen for its starting letter, but its mild sweetness and juicy crunch clinched the decision.

Provided by Paul Grimes

Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Pepper     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Cashew     Cucumber     Summer     Healthy     Chive     Gourmet     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large cucumbers (2 1/2 pounds total), peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
1 Cubanelle pepper (Italian green frying pepper), halved lengthwise and seeded
2 1/2 cups water
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup unsalted roasted cashews
2 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1 large garlic clove, chopped
Garnish: diced tomato; chopped chives

Steps:

  • Purée cucumbers and half of Cubanelle (finely chop remaining half for garnish) with water, oil, cashews, vinegar, garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a blender (in batches if necessary) until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and chill until cold, about 2 hours. Whisk before serving and season with salt and pepper.

Lydia Apam
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I love this soup! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Nhlanhloh Mdamba
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This soup is a great way to use up summer produce. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor.


ahmed nur
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This soup is so good! It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are perfect. I love the creamy texture and the pop of flavor from the cashews.


Mtshali Menelisi
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I'm not usually a fan of cold soups, but this one is amazing! It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are perfect.


Hammad Afzal Bhatti
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the creamy texture and the pop of flavor from the cashews.


Hanane Ait
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I love this soup! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Zaidoon Bawwab
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This soup is a great way to use up summer produce. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor.


Josh Candela
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This soup is so good! It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are perfect. I love the creamy texture and the pop of flavor from the cashews.


Kristen Mckown
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I'm not usually a fan of cold soups, but this one is amazing! It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are perfect.


Radhekrishna Chaudhary
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the creamy texture and the pop of flavor from the cashews.


ali. gul
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I love this soup! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Clayton Garrett
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This soup is a great way to use up summer produce. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor.


Darlene Keiper
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again.


Adams Puli
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This soup is amazing! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the creamy texture and the pop of flavor from the cashews.


B wollert
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I made this soup for lunch today and it was the perfect light and refreshing meal. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Bake borogovac
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the creamy texture and the pop of flavor from the cashews.


Mutesi
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I'm not usually a fan of cold soups, but this one is amazing! It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are perfect.


Daniel Cook
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Janet Yoriola
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This soup is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of cucumber, cubanelle peppers, and cashews. It's the perfect summer soup.