CHILLED ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH TIMBALE OF CAVIAR, CRAB AND AVOCADO

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Chilled Asparagus Soup with Timbale of Caviar, Crab and Avocado image

Provided by Hubert Keller

Categories     Soup/Stew     Shellfish     Vegetable     Appetizer     Sauté     Seafood     Crab     Asparagus     Avocado     Spring     Summer     Chill     Party     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter
2 small leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, thickly sliced (about 3 cups)
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed, spears coarsely chopped
4 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
3 cups chopped spinach leaves (about 3 1/2 ounces)
6 tablespoons flaked fresh crabmeat
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced shallot
3/4 cup diced peeled pitted avocado
6 teaspoons good-quality black caviar (such as osetra)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus and stock; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 8 minutes. Add spinach, cover and simmer until wilted, about 4 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Transfer soup to large bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool, then cover and chill until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Mix crabmeat, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and shallot in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix avocado and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice in another small bowl; mash coarsely. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place tomato can or biscuit cutter in center of 1 soup bowl. Spoon in 1 tablespoon avocado mixture; smooth top. Spoon in 1 tablespoon crab mixture; press lightly to compact. Spoon in 1 tablespoon avocado mixture. Top with 1 teaspoon caviar. Carefully lift off can. Repeat in remaining soup bowls with remaining timbale ingredients. Ladle soup around each timbale. Serve immediately.

Lwandle Mosia
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This soup is delicious! The asparagus flavor is very delicate, and the timbale is the perfect accompaniment. The caviar adds a nice salty pop, and the crab and avocado add a creamy richness. I would definitely make this soup again.


Nygirah Lebrun
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this soup! The timbale is the perfect accompaniment, and it really elevates the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new asparagus soup recipe.


Salaha Sukran
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the timbale is the perfect accompaniment. The caviar adds a nice salty pop, and the crab and avocado add a creamy richness. I would definitely make this soup again for a special occasion.


Amatsai Glory
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. The timbale is the perfect touch, and it really elevates the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves asparagus.


Pawan Rathour
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This soup is delicious! The asparagus flavor is very delicate, and the timbale is the perfect accompaniment. The caviar adds a nice salty pop, and the crab and avocado add a creamy richness. I would definitely make this soup again.


Mian Mohsan
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This soup was a bit too rich for my taste. The timbale was good, but the soup itself was a bit too creamy and heavy. I think I would prefer a lighter version of this soup.


Chris Rogers
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this soup! The timbale is the perfect accompaniment, and it really elevates the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new asparagus soup recipe.


strawberrycolafloat
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the timbale is the perfect accompaniment. The caviar adds a nice salty pop, and the crab and avocado add a creamy richness. I would definitely make this soup again for a special occasion.


Anointed Eseoghene
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I was looking for a new asparagus soup recipe, and this one definitely fits the bill! The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the timbale is a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves asparagus.


Bukola Adebayo
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This soup is delicious! The asparagus flavor is very delicate, and the timbale is the perfect accompaniment. The caviar adds a nice salty pop, and the crab and avocado add a creamy richness. I would definitely make this soup again.


Joseg Sanchez
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. The timbale is the perfect touch, and it really elevates the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves asparagus.


S.M.N GAMER
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This soup is to die for! The asparagus flavor is so delicate and refreshing, and the timbale is the perfect accompaniment. The caviar adds a nice salty pop, and the crab and avocado add a creamy richness. I would definitely make this soup again for a


Umar Mahni
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The soup was bland and the timbale was dry. I think I might have made a mistake somewhere in the preparation, but I'm not sure what it was.


Sahil Prince333
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the timbale is the perfect accompaniment. I love the combination of flavors and textures. This is definitely a recipe that I'll be making again and again.


Uzi Schoozi
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out too thick. I think I might have added too much flour. Other than that, the soup was still very tasty. The timbale was delicious, and the caviar added a nice touch of luxury.


Noleen Banda
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The asparagus flavor was so delicate and refreshing, and the timbale was the perfect addition. The caviar added a nice salty pop, and the crab and avocado added a creamy richness. I would definitely make this soup


SHUHAIB MOHAMED
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because it seemed a bit complicated, but I'm so glad I did! The soup was amazing, and the timbale was the perfect accompaniment. The caviar added a touch of luxury, and the crab and avocado added a nice balance


SUSAN LOPES
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This chilled asparagus soup with a timbale of caviar, crab, and avocado is a true culinary masterpiece. The combination of flavors and textures is simply exquisite. The soup itself is smooth and creamy, with a delicate asparagus flavor. The timbale a