Cold Cucumber and Cubanelle Soup with Cashews and Chives
A refreshing chilled soup that combines the coolness of cucumbers with mild Cubanelle peppers, creamy cashews, and bright chives. Perfect for hot summer days.
6 servings
2 hr
Ingredients
- •3 whole large cucumbers
- •1 whole Cubanelle pepper
- •2½ cups water
- •⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- •½ cup unsalted roasted cashews
- •2 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
- •1 clove garlic
- •1 serving garnish
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
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.
120 min