Chilled Avocado Soup

2070 N. Clybourn Ave. Chicago, IL. 60614 773.404.3475

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Chilled Avocado Soup

Smooth and luscious, this is a great soup for summer entertaining. You can add various accompaniments such as a pan sauteed soft shell crab or roasted vegetables or a fresh tomato relish.

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups sweet onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1/4 cup jalapeno pepper, chopped(with or without seeds depending on how hot you like it)
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 cup mirin
2 cans lite coconut milk
1/4 cup champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
3 teaspoons salt
2 large Haas avocados or 3 smaller ones

Directions

In saute pan heat olive oil, add onions, garlic and jalapeno's, cook until very tender, about 10 minutes. Pour into blender or food processor. Combine until smooth, add other ingredients, process until smooth and creamy. Taste for salt , adjust if necessary. Serves 6 to 8 people as a first course. Buen aprovecho!