Description
This Chilled Corn and Crab Soup is a refreshing and flavorful dish, perfect for summer. Sweet corn kernels blend with creamy almond milk, aromatic shallots, garlic, and a kick of chipotle, then finished with juicy snow crab, creamy avocado, and fresh cilantro. Naturally dairy-free and light, this soup can be served cold, warm, or at room temperature.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped shallot (from 2 bulbs)
- 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
- 6 cups corn kernels (from 6 to 8 corn cobs)
- 3 cups Almond Breeze Almondmilk Unsweetened Original
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
Seasoning & Finishing
- Juice of 1 to 2 limes, to taste
Garnish
- 4 ounces snow crab meat
- 1/2 avocado, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a small stock pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped shallot and minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Cook the Corn: Add the corn kernels to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is tender and warmed through.
- Add Liquids and Spices: Pour in the almond milk, kosher salt, white pepper, and chipotle pepper. Stir everything together to combine thoroughly, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Blend the Soup: Remove the pot from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Transfer half of the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Add the remaining liquid and half of the remaining corn kernels (reserving 1/2 cup) and blend again as desired. Strain the purée if you want a smoother soup, or leave it chunky for extra texture.
- Adjust Seasoning: Stir in the lime juice to taste, adjusting salt and pepper if needed. Stir in the reserved 1/2 cup corn kernels for added texture.
- Chill the Soup: Transfer the soup to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours until thoroughly cold.
- Serve with Garnishes: Ladle the chilled soup into bowls and top each serving with snow crab meat, avocado slices, and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately for a refreshing, light meal.
Notes
- The soup can also be served warm or at room temperature if preferred.
- For a creamier texture, strain the blended soup before adding the reserved corn.
- If fresh corn isn’t available, frozen corn can be used as a substitute.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper for a spicier or milder soup.
- For an extra burst of flavor, add a drizzle of olive oil or a sprinkle of smoked paprika before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
