Chilled Yogurt-Spinach Soup with Shrimp
- 1 1/2 cucumbers (about 1 pound), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 7-ounce containers plain low-fat (2 percent) Greek yogurt
- 1 3/4 cups low-sodium store-bought chicken broth
- 2 scallions, white and pale-green parts cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces, dark-green parts julienned
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 pound rock shrimp, rinsed well
- Stir together the cucumbers, half the yogurt, 3/4 cup of the broth, the pieces of scallions, and 1 teaspoon salt; season with pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Add the garlic; cook until just golden, about 1 minute.
- Add the spinach; cook, stirring, until wilted, about 3 minutes.
- Stir into the yogurt mixture.
- Working in batches, puree the mixture in a food processor.
- Transfer to a large bowl, and stir in the remaining yogurt, the onion, and the lemon juice.
- Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, put the remaining 1 cup broth, 3/4 cup water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan; season with pepper.
- Bring to a boil.
- Add the shrimp; cook until pink and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Drain.
- Refrigerate the shrimp, covered, until cold, about 1 hour.
- Divide the soup and shrimp among 4 bowls.
- Garnish with julienned scallions.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chilled-yogurt-spinach-soup-with-shrimp-392293 (may not work)