Chilled summer cherry gazpacho with homemade creme fraiche

You'll never guess the secret ingredient in Chef Jason Parsons chilled soup!

A chilled soup is perfect for keeping cool in the summer, Jason Parsons has a gazpacho with a secret ingredient!

Chilled summer cherry gazpacho with homemade creme fraiche

Ingredients: 

  • 1 cup peeled and seeded English cucumber
  • 1 cup seeded red pepper
  • 1 cup seeded tomatoes
  • ¼ cup red onion
  • 2 cups seed cherries
  • ¼ cup mixed fresh herbs(parsley, dill, chervil, mint, basil)
  • Pinch white pepper and fine salt
  • 2 cups 35% cream
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice

Method: 

Puree the English cucumber, red pepper, tomatoes, red onion, cherries and fresh herbs. Season with ground white pepper and fine salt to taste. Chill.

In a separate bowl mix the lemon juice and 35% cream. Cover with plastic and chill in the fridge overnight.

Serve the chilled gazpacho in a chilled bowl, Garnish with fresh herbs and place a spoonful of the chilled crème fraiche on top.  Serve immediately.

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