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Chilled Avocado Soup With Crabmeat Relish

OtherSeafoodIntermediate20 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 4 each ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 2 cup half-and-half
  • 2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp minced shallots
  • 0.5 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tsp chopped garlic
  • 1 cup chicken stock or milk
  • 1 each lemon, juiced
  • 1 dash Tabasco sauce
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp brunoise red bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp brunoise yellow bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp brunoise red onion
  • 0.5 lb crabmeat, picked over for cartilage
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a food processor, purée the avocados, half-and-half, sour cream, shallots, green onions, 1 teaspoon garlic, chicken stock, and lemon juice until smooth.

  2. 2

    Season the soup with Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and cayenne. Transfer to a glass bowl and chill completely.

  3. 3

    In a sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers and red onion. Season with salt and cayenne.

  4. 4

    Sauté for 30 seconds, then add the remaining garlic and sauté for 30 more seconds. Remove from heat and cool completely.

  5. 5

    Combine the cooled vegetables with the crabmeat and parsley in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Ladle the chilled soup into serving bowls and garnish with the crabmeat relish.

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