Chilled Grape Soup Food

CHILLED GRAPE SOUP

Steps:

• Put cinnamon stick, cloves, peppercorns, and zest strips on cheesecloth and tie it closed.
• Sprinkle gelatin over 1 tablespoon grape juice in a small cup and let soften about 1 minute.
• Bring wine, remaining 1 1/2 cups white grape juice, sugar, nutmeg, and cheesecloth bag to a boil in a 1- to 2-quart saucepan, then remove from heat and add gelatin mixture, stirring with a metal spoon (see cooks' note, below) until dissolved.
• Transfer soup to a bowl and chill, covered, in a larger bowl of ice and cold water in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.
• Just before serving, discard cheesecloth bag and add grated zest and grapes to soup.

CHILLED AVOCADO AND GRAPE SOUP

Steps:

• Puree the fruit & veggies in small batches in a food processor, adding white grape juice as necessary to keep blade from clogging. Do not puree completely; keep it somewhat chunky.
• Transfer the mix to a bowl, add remaiing grape juice, lime juice, mint, salt& pepper, cover & chill 4 hours.
• Ladle into chilled soup bowls or mugs, & garnish with mint sprigs.

RED GRAPE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot place the grapes, vanilla bean, and bouquet garni made from the cinnamon, anise, and zests. Add the citrus juices, spring water, and cranberry juice, and bring to a boil. Simmer 10 minutes. Remove bouquet garni and puree. Strain through a china cap then a chinoise. Add the champagne then season with simple syrup to taste. Chill. Sprinkle bowls with pomegranate seeds and pour soup over.

CHILLED CUCUMBER APPLE SOUP

Steps:

• Over medium heat saute the shallots in the grapeseed oil for about 5 minutes until the shallots are translucent. Allow to cool completely and then combine with the rest of the ingredients in a food processor and puree to smooth consistency. Strain through a fine mesh strainer and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. If the soup is too thick, add more vegetable stock.

CHILLED STRAWBERRY SOUP

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor puree the strawberries with the grape juice. Set aside 1/2 cup of the puree to serve as a garnish.
• Add the remainder of the soup ingredients (yogurt - nutmeg) to the blender and puree.
• Adjust seasonings and chill well. You may want to adjust seasonings again before serving.
• To serve: Serve the soup in a chilled bowl. Using a ring mold arrange the sliced strawberries in the center of the bowl. Fill the strawberry ring with creme fraiche. Pour the soup in the chilled bowls and garnish with drops of the reserved strawberry puree and more creme fraiche. Garnish with edible flowers, pink peppercorns and fresh mint.

CHILLED ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 8-10 minutes. Add 1/2" asparagus pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until asparagus is bright green and tender, 4-5 minutes. Add broth, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until asparagus is tender, 8-10 minutes. Add spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Let mixture cool slightly.
• Set a fine-mesh sieve over a large bowl; set aside. Working in batches, purée soup in a blender until very smooth. Strain through prepared sieve. Stir remaining 2 tablespoons oil into soup; season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until cold, at least 3 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
• Divide asparagus tips and thinly sliced stalks among bowls; pour chilled soup over. Drizzle each with a few drops of oil.