CHILLED AVOCADO SOUP WITH CRAB MEAT SALAD

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Chilled Avocado Soup with Crab meat Salad image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     project, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 15m

Yield Six servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 avocados, peeled and pitted
1 clove garlic
2 cups buttermilk
4 cups milk or light cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons capers, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons pink peppercorns, ground
1 pound fresh lump crab meat, picked over for shells

Steps:

  • To make the soup, puree the avocados and garlic in a food processor until smooth. Place in a bowl and whisk in the buttermilk and milk or cream until desired consistency is reached. Depending on the avocado, more or less milk or cream may be needed. Add salt and pepper and chill.
  • To make the crab meat salad, combine the lime juice, mustard and salt and pepper in a bowl. Whisk in the olive oil. Stir in the capers and peppercorns. Add the crab meat and toss. Adjust the seasoning and chill.
  • Ladle the soup into 6 bowls, add dollops of crab meat salad and garnish with cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1054, UnsaturatedFat 55 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 98 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 38 grams, Sodium 1289 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

kylie Woodbridge
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This soup is a great appetizer or light lunch. It's also very healthy.


Yamaha Snowmobile
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I'm not a big fan of avocado, but I actually enjoyed this soup. It's very light and refreshing.


Zeeshan Dalywala
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover avocado. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Roy Lemons
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Overall, I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Samanda Martir
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This soup is very easy to make, but it doesn't have a lot of flavor. I would recommend adding some more herbs and spices.


Connor S
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I didn't have any crab meat on hand, so I used shrimp instead. It was still delicious!


Tanveer Bajwa
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out too thick. I had to add more water to thin it out.


Diana de Marillac st Julien
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This soup is a little bland for my taste. I would add some more spices next time.


Tuhin mn
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I wasn't sure about this soup at first, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's actually really good!


Japh Moses
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This soup is a must-try for avocado lovers. It's creamy, flavorful, and refreshing.


Anoy Sarkar
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover crab meat.


absgot
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the crab meat salad is the perfect topping.


Johir Khan
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I love this soup! The avocado and crab meat are a perfect combination. It's also very easy to make.


Matiks Matiks
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This chilled avocado soup is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, with a delicious avocado flavor.


kristina hutchinson
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. The avocado gives it a creamy texture and the crab meat salad adds a nice salty flavor.


SR Shohel Rana
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the avocado and crab. I will definitely be making this again.


Glenn Grey
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This chilled avocado soup with crab meat salad was a delightful summer dish. The soup was creamy and flavorful, with a hint of avocado that wasn't overpowering. The crab meat salad was a perfect complement, adding a savory and briny flavor.