Chilled Avocado Soup with Spicy Shrimp

Name: Chilled Avocado Soup with Spicy Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil; 4 cups (1 litre) chicken broth; 4 ripe avocados; 1 cup (250 ml) raw shrimp, peeled and coarsely chopped; 2 teaspoons (10 ml) chili powder; A pinch of cayenne; 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh chives, chopped; Salt and pepper

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Preparation 20 MIN

Cooking 12 MIN

Chilling 2 H
Servings 6

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
4 cups (1 litre) chicken broth
4 ripe avocados
1 cup (250 ml) raw shrimp, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons (10 ml) chili powder
A pinch of cayenne
1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh chives, chopped
Salt and pepper

Preparation

In a skillet, soften the onion and garlic in 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of oil without browning, about 10 minutes.
In a blender, purée the onion mixture, broth and the avocado flesh until smooth. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Season with salt and pepper.
In a skillet, sauté the shrimp in the remaining oil with the chili powder and Cayenne pepper until the shrimp changes color. Add the chives and blend well.
Divide the cold soup into bowls. Garnish with the hot or warm shrimp on the centre of the soup.

Note

The cold avocado soup tastes best the same day. The shrimp garnish is optional. It can also be garnished with Margarita Ceviche (Margarita Ceviche Recipe). In this case, thinly slice or cut the scallops into cubes.