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6 pounds cucumbers (about 6 cucumbers), peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped (12 cups)
2 yellow bell peppers, stem and seeds removed, coarsely chopped
1 small can of Black truffles
4 green onions, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
3 to 4 garlic cloves, mashed to a paste with 1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons old bay or any blackening spice
1 teaspoon of caviar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 cups plain yogurt
3 cups sour cream, divided
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons White truffle oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives |
Combine the cucumbers, bell peppers, green onions, jalapenos, cilantro, mint, dill, garlic, salt, cayenne, yogurt, 2 cups sour cream, olive oil, and white wine vinegar in a large bowl.
Working in batches, puree the ingredients in a blender until very smooth.
Transfer the soup to the refrigerator until well chilled, at least 2 hours.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve the soup, with each bowl garnished with a dollop of the remaining sour cream chopped truffles, white truffle oil and some of the minced chives. |