Avocado soup

Avocado soup
TypeFruit soup
Place of originUnknown; likely Mexico
Serving temperatureHot or cold
Main ingredientsAvocado
Ingredients generally usedMilk, cream, stock, citrus juice

Avocado soup is a fruit soup prepared using avocados as a primary ingredient.[1][2][3] Other ingredients can include milk, cream, or buttermilk; soup stock or broth; lime juice, lemon juice, and salt and pepper.[1][2][3][4][5] Additional ingredients used can include onions, shallots, garlic, hot sauce, cilantro, red pepper, cayenne pepper and cumin; water can be used to thin the soup.[2][3][6][4][7] It is eaten widely in areas of Mexico.

The avocados in the soup itself are typically puréed or mashed; sliced, diced or cubed avocado can be used as a garnish.[1][2][3][8][9] Additional garnishes can include sliced lime, sour cream, chives, crab meat, shrimp and salsa fresca.[2][3][4][10] It can be prepared and served as a cold or hot soup.[1][2][3]

Avocado soup's color can change as time passes because oxidation causes avocados to brown, but this does not affect the soup's flavor.[4]

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References

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  4. ^ a b c d Ried, Adam (August 2, 2015). "Summery recipes for chilled avocado soup". The Boston Globe. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  5. ^ Devi, Yamuna (August 1988). "To India". Vegetarian Times. No. 132. p. 36.
  6. ^ "Chilled avocado soup with grilled corn". Gourmet Traveller. February 14, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  7. ^ "10 Things You Should Eat: Avocado Soup". ABC News. April 10, 2015. Archived from the original on May 18, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  8. ^ Sellick, W. (2010). The Imperial African Cookery Book: Recipes from English-speaking Africa. Jeppestown Press. p. 110. ISBN 978-0-9553936-8-6.
  9. ^ Soup for All Seasons. Yes International Publishers. 2009. p. 94. ISBN 978-0-936663-49-4.
  10. ^ Bittman, Mark (June 4, 2014). "Ultrafast Avocado Soup Recipe". NYT Cooking. Retrieved April 19, 2017.