Chilled Avocado Soup

Surprise! This rich, velvety avocado soup contains no cream or milk. Pureeing in the blender fills the mixture with air, making it thicker. Add more broth if you like a thinner consistency. It's delicious topped with the Crab-and-Mango Garnish or on its own.

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and mashed
  

• 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Crab-and-Mango Garnish

Preparation

1. Combine ingredients in a blender, and process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or until completely chilled. Pour soup into serving bowls. Top each serving with Crab-and-Mango Garnish.

How to make Crab-and-Mango Garnish

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound lump crab
• 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
  
• 1/2 cup diced mango
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon light olive oil
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

1. Combine ingredients in bowl; cover and chill.

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