We loved chilled soups at dinner parties in the ’70s. Their do-ahead ease still offers plenty of appeal to the entertainer. The secrets to success? Vibrant flavours, generous seasoning and thorough chilling. No one likes a tepid soup.
Ingredients
Method
Main
1.Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high
heat, add spring onion and garlic and sauté until
tender (2-3 minutes). Add grated zucchini and
lemon rind and sauté until zucchini softens
(1-2 minutes), then add stock and peas, season
to taste, bring to a simmer and cook until peas
are bright green and just tender (1-2 minutes).
2.Remove from heat, cool, then add buttermilk
and process in a blender or with a hand-held
blender until very smooth, adding a little extra
buttermilk if necessary. Add mint and blend to
combine. Refrigerate to chill (3-4 hours), then stir
in lemon juice, divide among chilled bowls, top
with trout, sliced zucchini, extra lemon rind, radish
sprouts and a drizzle of buttermilk, and serve.