Chilled Asparagus Soup with Timbale of Caviar, Crab

Name: Chilled Asparagus Soup with Timbale of Caviar, Crab and Avocado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 2 small leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, thickly sliced (about 3 cups); 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed, spears coarsely chopped; 4 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth; 3 cups chopped spinach leaves (about 3 1/2 ounces); 6 tablespoons flaked fresh crabmeat; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon minced shallot; 3/4 cup diced peeled pitted avocado; 6 teaspoons good-quality black caviar (such as osetra)

Servings: persons

1
Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add leeks and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
3
Add asparagus and stock; bring to boil.
4
Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 8 minutes.
5
Add spinach, cover and simmer until wilted, about 4 minutes.
6
Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth.
7
Transfer soup to large bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Cool, then cover and chill until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
9
Mix crabmeat, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and shallot in small bowl.
10
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
11
Mix avocado and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice in another small bowl; mash coarsely.
12
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
13
Place tomato can or biscuit cutter in center of 1 soup bowl.
14
Spoon in 1 tablespoon avocado mixture; smooth top.
15
Spoon in 1 tablespoon crab mixture; press lightly to compact.
16
Spoon in 1 tablespoon avocado mixture.
17
Top with 1 teaspoon caviar.
18
Carefully lift off can.
19
Repeat in remaining soup bowls with remaining timbale ingredients.
20
Ladle soup around each timbale.
21
Serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 2 small leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, thickly sliced (about 3 cups), 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed, spears coarsely chopped, 4 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Chilled Asparagus Soup with Timbale of Caviar, Crab and Avocado falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chilled Asparagus Soup with Timbale of Caviar, Crab and Avocado

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