Cucumber soup reinvented: The secret is a dash of curry
Cucumber soup is a dish familiar to almost everyone. But did you know there's a simple trick to give it a completely new flavour? The addition we're referring to might surprise you, but it will surely delight your palate. Discover how just one teaspoon of curry can transform cucumber soup!
Cucumber soup is a dish associated with the comfort and tradition of home. However, even with classic recipes, there is room for some culinary experimentation. Adding curry introduces a touch of exoticism to cucumber soup that perfectly complements the sourness of the cucumbers and the creamy texture of the soup. Discover how effortlessly you can transform a traditional recipe!
Recipe for cucumber soup with curry
Cucumber soup with a hint of curry shows that a small change in a recipe can have a significant impact. One teaspoon is enough to give the classic dish a new character and flavour. Experiment with traditional recipes and explore new culinary horizons.
Ingredients:
- Pickled cucumbers (5-6 pieces)
- Vegetable or meat stock (around 2 litres)
- Potatoes (4-5 pieces)
- Carrot (1 piece)
- Parsley (1 piece)
- Onion (1 piece)
- 18% cream (around 200 ml)
- Butter (1 tablespoon)
- Curry (1 teaspoon)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
- Bring the stock to a boil, peel the potatoes, cut them into cubes, and add them to the boiling stock.
- Peel and grate the carrot and parsley with a coarse grater, then add them to the pot.
- Chop the onion and sauté it in butter, then add it to the soup. Grate the cucumbers and add them to the pot towards the end of cooking, seasoning with salt, pepper, and a teaspoon of curry.
- Cook for another 5 minutes, temper the cream with a few tablespoons of hot soup, pour it into the pot, mix everything, and serve.
Why add curry to cucumber soup?
- Enhanced flavour: Curry adds a subtle depth and a hint of exotic spices that work wonderfully with the sourness of the cucumbers.
- A new twist on a classic: With just one ingredient, you can surprise your family and guests with something familiar yet unique.
- Health benefits: Curry is a spice blend that supports digestion and has anti-inflammatory properties – ideal for chilly days.
