Cold Shrimp and Buttermilk Soup

This is a soup my grandmother used to make on those hot days when she didn’t want to go anywhere near the stove. At that time, the only shrimp she had available were canned, which were fine (and certainly better than no shrimp at all).

If the red onion is very sweet, then you can omit the soaking step. Otherwise, soaking helps remove some of the “hot,” sulfury notes that older onions often have.

This is a very simple recipe, and it can be delicious or it can be bland. Follow