Description
This refreshing Chilled Pineapple Soup combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple and guava with the creaminess of coconut and banana, accented by tangy lime and lemon juices and the unique salty touch of Cotija cheese. Finished with fresh basil, this light and flavorful soup is perfect as an elegant appetizer or a cooling treat on warm days.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 3 cups pineapple, peeled and cored (about 1 whole pineapple)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed from 1 lime)
- 3 tablespoons guava juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 dates, pitted
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1/4 cup ripe banana
- 1 tablespoon Cotija cheese, plus extra for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Peel and core the pineapple, pit the dates, and squeeze fresh lime and lemon juices. Gather all remaining ingredients for the soup.
- Blend the soup: Add the pineapple, lime juice, guava juice, lemon juice, pitted dates, fresh basil, coconut cream, ripe banana, and 1 tablespoon Cotija cheese to a high-speed blender such as a Vitamix.
- Puree until smooth: Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Chill: Transfer the blended soup to a container and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the soup to become refreshingly cold.
- Serve and garnish: Pour the chilled soup into bowls and garnish with a sprinkle of additional Cotija cheese and a few basil leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a ripe banana for natural sweetness and creaminess.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more dates or guava juice if preferred.
- Use fresh lime and lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
- If Cotija cheese is unavailable, feta cheese can be used as an alternative garnish.
- For a vegan variation, omit Cotija cheese or use a vegan cheese substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Latin American
Keywords: pineapple soup, chilled soup, tropical soup, coconut cream soup, basil soup, guava juice, Cotija cheese, refreshing appetizer
