Enjoy the cool tastes of summer with our delicious recipe for Chilled Butter Bean Soup with Basil-Corn Relish. This colorful dish has a great mix of textures and tastes, with butter beans being creamy and rich and basil-corn sauce being fresh.
This soup is sure to please even the pickiest eaters and is great for parties in the summer or as a light meal on a hot day. We have step-by-step steps that will make it easy for you to make this cooking masterpiece, no matter how much experience you have in the kitchen. Get your items ready, and get ready to enjoy this delicious iced soup!
Ingredients:
For the soup:
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the basil-corn relish:
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Get a big pot hot and add a tablespoon of olive oil. It will take about 5 minutes of cooking after adding the crushed garlic and diced onion.
Put the vegetable stock and drained and cleaned butter beans in the pot. Turn the heat down to low and let it cook for 10 minutes.
Take the soup off the heat and let it cool down a bit. Then, mix the soup until it’s smooth with a standard blender or an immersion blender.
Mix in the sour cream or Greek yogurt and lemon juice after the soup is smooth. Add pepper and salt to taste. For about one to two hours, chill the soup in the fridge.
Get the basil-corn sauce ready while the soup chills. Chopped basil leaves, diced tomato, olive oil, and lemon juice should all be put in a small bowl together. Add pepper and salt to taste.
When you’re ready to serve, put some chilled butter bean soup in bowls and add some basil-corn sauce on top of each one. If you want, you can add more basil leaves as a garnish. Have a nice time with your cool soup!
Depending on how much you eat, this dish makes enough for 4 to 6 people. You are welcome to change the items to suit your tastes!
FAQs:
1. Is this Chilled Butter Bean Soup suitable for vegetarians? Yes, our Chilled Butter Bean Soup with Basil-Corn Relish recipe is completely vegetarian-friendly. It’s made with vegetable broth and features wholesome ingredients like butter beans and fresh vegetables, ensuring a satisfying and nutritious meal for vegetarians and vegans alike.
2. Can I make substitutions in the basil-corn relish? Absolutely! The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility. Feel free to customize the basil-corn relish according to your preferences. You can add additional ingredients like diced bell peppers or red onions for extra flavor, or swap out the basil for cilantro if you prefer. Get creative and tailor the relish to suit your taste buds!
