Chilled Avocado Soup with a Crabmeat Relish Recipe

Name: Chilled Avocado Soup with a Crabmeat Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 2 cups half and half; 2 cups sour cream; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 1 cup chicken stock or milk; Juice of one lemon; Tabasco sauce; Worcestershire sauce; Salt and cayenne; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons brunoise red peppers; 2 tablespoons brunoise yellow peppers; 2 tablespoons brunoise red onions; 1/2 pound crab meat, picked over for cartilage; 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Servings: persons

4 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and chopped
2 cups half and half
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 cup chicken stock or milk
Juice of one lemon
Tabasco sauce
Worcestershire sauce
Salt and cayenne
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons brunoise red peppers
2 tablespoons brunoise yellow peppers
2 tablespoons brunoise red onions
1/2 pound crab meat, picked over for cartilage
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

1
In a food processor, puree the avocados, half and half, sour cream, shallots, green onions, 1 teaspoon garlic, chicken stock and lemon juice.
2
Puree until smooth.
3
Season the soup with Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, salt and cayenne.
4
Turn the soup into a glass bowl and chill completely.
5
In a saute pan, heat the olive oil.
6
When the oil is hot, add the peppers and onions.
7
Season with salt and cayenne.
8
Saute for 30 seconds.
9
Add the remaining garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
10
Remove from the heat and cool completely.
11
Turn the vegetables into a mixing bowl.
12
Add the crab meat and parsley.
13
Season with salt and pepper.
14
Ladle the soup into the serving bowls and garnish the soup with the crab relish.

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and chopped, 2 cups half and half, 2 cups sour cream, 2 tablespoons minced shallots, and more.

Yes, Chilled Avocado Soup with a Crabmeat Relish 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 Avocado Soup with a Crabmeat Relish

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Variations & substitutions

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