ABOUT THE RECIPE:
Chilled Avocado Soup adds a refreshing touch to any warm weather menu.
Makes 4 to 6 servings
INGREDIENTS:
2 small avocados
12 ounces soft regular or silken tofu, drained and cubed
1/4 sweet onion, chopped
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 small clove garlic, chopped
1 heaping teaspoon brown sugar or sucanat
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
¼ teaspoon sea salt, plus more as needed
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons filtered or spring water, plus more as needed
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Cilantro sprigs or chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
Peel, pit, and chop the avocados. Put the chopped avocados, tofu, onion, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, cilantro, salt, cayenne pepper, and 2 tablespoons water in a blender and process until creamy. If the soup is too thick, add more water, 2 tablespoons at a time, up to 1/2 cup, to achieve the desired consistency. Transfer to a bowl.
Season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, chill four small soup bowls or six demitasse cups. To serve, ladle the soup into the chilled bowls. Garnish each serving with cilantro or parsley. Serve immediately.
Ingredients
Directions
ABOUT THE RECIPE:
Chilled Avocado Soup adds a refreshing touch to any warm weather menu.
Makes 4 to 6 servings
INGREDIENTS:
2 small avocados
12 ounces soft regular or silken tofu, drained and cubed
1/4 sweet onion, chopped
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 small clove garlic, chopped
1 heaping teaspoon brown sugar or sucanat
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
¼ teaspoon sea salt, plus more as needed
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons filtered or spring water, plus more as needed
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Cilantro sprigs or chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
Peel, pit, and chop the avocados. Put the chopped avocados, tofu, onion, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, cilantro, salt, cayenne pepper, and 2 tablespoons water in a blender and process until creamy. If the soup is too thick, add more water, 2 tablespoons at a time, up to 1/2 cup, to achieve the desired consistency. Transfer to a bowl.
Season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, chill four small soup bowls or six demitasse cups. To serve, ladle the soup into the chilled bowls. Garnish each serving with cilantro or parsley. Serve immediately.
