Cold Tomato And Yogurt Soup Food

CHILLED TOMATO YOGURT SOUP

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender puree the tomatoes in batches, force the puree through a fine sieve set over a bowl, and whisk in the yogurt, the curry powder, the basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Chill the soup, covered, until it is cold. (The soup may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled). Makes about 5 cups, serving 4. Gourmet August 1993

YOGURT SOUP

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients except cayenne. Serve in chilled bowls and garnish with cayenne pepper.

COLD TOMATO AND YOGURT SOUP

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients except cilantro. Chill for a few hours before serving. Serve in chilled bowls and garnish with cilantro.

CHILLED TOMATO YOGURT SOUP

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender purée the tomatoes in batches, force the purée through a fine sieve set over a bowl, and whisk in the yogurt, the curry powder, the basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Chill the soup, covered, until it is cold. (The soup may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled).

SPICY PEPPER & TOMATO SOUP WITH CUCUMBER YOGURT

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Tip in the onions, carrot and peppers. Cook gently for 15 mins, to soften. Add the garlic and chilli, and cook for a few mins more. Pour over the chopped tomatoes and 800ml of the stock. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10-15 mins until the veg is completely tender.
• Meanwhile, mix the yogurt, cucumber and mint in a bowl, and season.
• Blitz the soup with a hand blender until smooth, using the extra stock to thin if it has become too thick. Heat through, season and spoon into bowls. Serve with a dollop of the yogurt mixture on top and a drizzle of olive oil.

COLD YOGURT SOUP (ABDOOGH KHIAR)

Steps:

• Puree yogurt, salt, and dried mint in a blender with enough of the water to create a smooth, thin soup. It will thicken some when you add the bread.
• Divide the cucumbers, raisins, walnuts, and herbs among four bowls.
• Pour one-fourth of the yogurt mixture into each bowl.
• Top with rose petals, and add a few ice cubes to each bowl.
• Tear bread into small pieces and add some to each bowl. Let bread soak 5 to 7 minutes before serving. Serve cold.

YOGURT-BASIL SOUP WITH TOMATO ICE

Steps:

• Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add basil, and blanch 1 minute. Transfer basil to ice bath to cool. Place on paper towels; gently squeeze out water.
• Transfer basil to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade; add cucumbers, yogurt, and stock. Process until mixture is smooth. Pass through a fine sieve into a large bowl, pressing on solids to extract liquid; discard solids.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and place in refrigerator until soup is well chilled, at least 2 to 3 hours. To serve, ladle soup into shallow bowls, and top each with a scoop of tomato ice.

CHILLED TOMATO AND AVOCADO SOUP

Steps:

• Place tomato, avocados, onion, green bell pepper, and lemon juice into the bowl of a food processor, and process until smooth. Pour in 1 cup tomato juice, and process to blend.
• Transfer mixture to a large bowl, and mix in remaining tomato juice and 1 cup yogurt. Season to taste with salt. Chill for 2 hours.
• Serve in bowls garnished with dollops of yogurt, chives, and a sprinkling of cayenne pepper.

CHILLED AVOCADO AND YOGURT SOUP WITH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Halve and pit the avocados. Set aside half an avocado for the salsa. Put the remaining avocado flesh in a blender with the buttermilk, yogurt, cilantro, garlic, chile, and cumin. Blend until smooth. Taste and add more chile if desired, and then blend again. Transfer to a bowl and stir in enough cold water to thin the soup to a pleasing consistency, about 1/2 cup. Stir in the lime juice, or more to taste, and season with salt. Chill thoroughly.
• Just before serving, prepare the salsa: In a bowl, stir together the tomato, onion, cilantro, chile, and garlic. Cut the reserved avocado half into 1/4-inch dice and fold it in gently, and then season to taste with salt and lime juice and stir again gently to avoid mashing the avocado.
• If the soup has thickened in the refrigerator, whisk in ice water to thin it to the desired consistency. Taste for seasoning. Divide among 6 bowls. Top each serving with a spoonful of salsa and serve.