Chilled Yellow Pepper and Scallion Buttermilk Soup |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Ingredients:
3 bunches scallions |
3 large yellow bell peppers (about 1 1/2 pounds), chopped |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
3 cups water |
2 cups buttermilk |
Directions:
1. Chop white and pale green parts of scallions and slice greens thin. In a large heavy saucepan cook chopped scallions and bell peppers in oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add water and simmer 15 minutes, or until peppers are tender.
2. In a blender purée mixture and in a bowl stir together purée, buttermilk, scallion greens, and salt and pepper to taste. Chill soup, covered. Soup may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
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