Chilled Avocado Soup Recipe

Name: Chilled Avocado Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup diced white onion; 1 serrano chile, stemmed, seeded, and diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; Salt, for seasoning, plus 1 teaspoon; 4 firm ripe avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and mashed; 4 cups chicken broth; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup Mexican sour cream or creme fraiche, whisked to soften*; Crostini or croutons, for serving, optional; *Mexican sour crema is called cream or crema acida and can be found in Latin markets

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced white onion
1 serrano chile, stemmed, seeded, and diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
Salt, for seasoning, plus 1 teaspoon
4 firm ripe avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and mashed
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 cups water
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup Mexican sour cream or creme fraiche, whisked to soften*
Crostini or croutons, for serving, optional
*Mexican sour crema is called cream or crema acida and can be found in Latin markets

1
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the onion, chile and the garlic and cook until slightly soft, about 2 minutes.
3
Season with salt, to taste.
4
Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
5
Put the avocados in a large bowl.
6
Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, cilantro, onion mixture, and water.
7
Add, in batches, to a blender and puree until smooth, straining each batch of puree into a large bowl.
8
Stir in the 1 teaspoon of salt and the 1 teaspoon of pepper, then cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 3 hours.
9
Pour the chilled soup into individual bowls.
10
Top each serving with a drizzle of the sour cream.
11
Serve with crostini or croutons, if desired.

697

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup diced white onion, 1 serrano chile, stemmed, seeded, and diced, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Chilled Avocado Soup falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Chilled Avocado Soup

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