Chilled Avocado Soup Topped With Crab Recipe

Name: Chilled Avocado Soup Topped With Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: GUACAMOLE (1 CUP); 2 medium garlic cloves, unpeeled; 3 scallions, white and tender green parts only (medium in size); 1 jalapeno, seeded and quartered lengthwise; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 Hass avocadoes, halved and pitted; 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaf; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; salt & freshly ground black pepper; CHILLED AVOCADO SOUP TOPPED WITH CRAB; 1 cup guacamole; 1 cup cold buttermilk; 3/4 cup bottled clam juice or pw-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup ice water; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; salt and pepper; jumbo lump crab meat; creme fraiche; fried corn tortilla strips; finely chopped chives, for garnish

Servings: persons

GUACAMOLE (1 CUP)
2 medium garlic cloves, unpeeled
3 scallions, white and tender green parts only (medium in size)
1 jalapeno, seeded and quartered lengthwise
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 Hass avocadoes, halved and pitted
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaf
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper
CHILLED AVOCADO SOUP TOPPED WITH CRAB
1 cup guacamole
1 cup cold buttermilk
3/4 cup bottled clam juice or pw-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup ice water
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
salt and pepper
jumbo lump crab meat
creme fraiche
fried corn tortilla strips
finely chopped chives, for garnish

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GUACAMOLE:
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Preheat a grill pan.
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In a small bowl, toss the scallions, garlic and jalapeno with the vegetable oil.
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Grill over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until charred all over, 3-5 minutes.
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Transfer to a work surface and let cool.
6
Finely chop the scallions and jalapeno; transfer to medium bowl.
7
Peel the garlic cloves, mash them to a paste and add them to the bowl.
8
Scoop the avocado flesh into the bowl and coarsely mash with a fork.
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Fold the cilantro and lime juice into the guacamole; season with salt & pepper (make sure you don't over-season because there is more salt & pepper in the soup!).
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CHILLED AVOCADO SOUP TOPPED WITH CRAB:
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In a blender, puree the guacamole with the cold buttermilk, bottled clam juice, ice water and lime juice.
12
Season the soup with salt and pepper.
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Pour the soup into 4 bowls and top with the jumbo lump crab meat.
14
Garnish each bowl of soup with creme fraiche, fried tortilla strips and finely chopped chives.

581

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: GUACAMOLE (1 CUP), 2 medium garlic cloves, unpeeled, 3 scallions, white and tender green parts only (medium in size), 1 jalapeno, seeded and quartered lengthwise, and more.

Yes, Chilled Avocado Soup Topped With Crab 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.

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Chilled Avocado Soup Topped With Crab

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