Chilled Avocado Soup With Ginger and Lime |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Great summer soup. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter |
3 shallots |
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger |
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth |
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
2 (13 ounce) avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, mashed |
1/2 cup half-and-half |
chopped fresh cilantro |
lime slice |
Directions:
1. Melt butter in a medium pan over medium heat.
2. Add minced shallots and minced ginger; sauté for about 1 minute.
3. Add chicken broth, lime juice, cayenne pepper; bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 3 minutes.
5. Transfer mixture to a large bow.
6. Purée avocados and half & half in a blender.
7. Whisk into soup.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
10. Garnish soup with cilantro and lime slices.
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