If you have a few ripe avocados on hand and are looking for a light and creamy soup perfect for a warm summer day, look no further than the crema de aguacate, or avocado soup, from South America. Made with simple ingredients that you may already have on hand, it's easy to prepare and can be served cold or hot, garnished with your favorite spices and crunchy vegetables. Variations of avocado soup are popular throughout Central and South America, where the soup is sometimes known as sopa de aguacate or sopa fría de palta. In this article, we'll provide a simple recipe for the classic crema de aguacate soup and offer suggestions for variations so you can make it your own.
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MEXICAN AVOCADO DRESSING (ADEREZO DE AGUACATE)
Avocado gives a natural creaminess to this dressing. The Mexican crema makes it more authentic and the lime juice makes it pop!
Provided by Yoly
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place avocado, crema, milk, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend until dressing is smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 21.9 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 159.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
AVOCADO CREMA
Delicious avocado crema. Nothing but simple, fresh flavors that combine into a bright and refreshing dipping sauce or spread that you will want to put on everything.
Provided by Chef Rock
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine lime juice, cilantro, garlic, avocado, crema, olive oil, salt, and pepper, in that order, in a blender. Blend until mixture is smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 168.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
CREMA DE AGUACATE -- CREAM OF AVOCADO SOUP (SOUTH AMERICA)
This recipe comes from the 2003 cookbook, The South American Table. Preparation time does not include the chilling & refrigeration time throughout the making of this recipe.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Fruit
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a heavy 2-quart saucepan mix together the chicken broth, half-and-half, onion, salt, white pepper & hot pepper sauce.
- Several hours before serving, peel the avocado, then pit & cut it into 1-inch pieces. Place in a medium, nonreactive bowl. sprinkle with lemon juice, then cover with plastic wrap & refrigerate until ready to use.
- Just before serving, put 1/4 cup of the chicken broth mixture in a blender.
- Bring the rest of the broth mixture to a boil in the 2-quart saucepan, then reduce heat to low.
- Add avocado to the blender & process until smooth, then pass this mixture through a coarse-mesh sieve.
- Add the sieved avocado mixture to the simmering broth & heat, BUT DO NOT LET IT COME TO A BOIL. Salt to taste.
- Serve immediately with croutons (if using) on the side, or make it several hours ahead of time, cover with plastic wrap & let it cool, then chill completely before serving.
COLD AVOCADO SOUP: SOPA DE AGUACATE
Provided by Food Network
Time 2h15m
Yield about 8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a blender, blend cilantro and serrano with 1/4 cup orange juice until mixture forms a smooth paste. Add remaining 3/4 cup orange juice, zest, tequila, broth and avocados and blend until smooth. Pour mixture through a coarse sieve into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Chill soup, covered, 2 hours, or until cold.
- Serve topped with watermelon.
CREAM OF AVOCADO SOUP
Make and share this Cream of Avocado Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Renata F.
Categories Fruit
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut avocadoes all around the seed,twist and remove giant seed.
- Crush them with fork in bowl or with handy chopper til it's smooth.
- In medium size pot melt butter and add chilli peppers along with garlic powder and onion powder. Stir about half of minute.
- Put milk in and avocado paste. Whisk til totally smooth and heated thru.
- Take off burner just before starting to bubble. Do not boil.
- For last step, add the cheese pieces and serve.
AVOCADO SOUP WITH CHILE OIL
This sopa de aguacate is a fresh and simple creamy soup that can be eaten chilled or at room temperature for a quick meal. The onion, garlic and cumin create a delicious base that pairs perfectly with the lime juice's acidity. Top off this sopa with chile de árbol oil and pepitas for a little hit of heat and a hint of nuttiness. To get vegetarian recipes like this one delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter .
Provided by Jocelyn Ramirez
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, soups and stews
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the soup: Heat a medium pot over medium-low. Add the oil and heat, then add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and slightly brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook to slightly brown, another 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then add the vegetable broth.
- Allow the mixture to come to a simmer and cook until the onion and garlic are soft and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes, then add the almond milk and turn off the heat. Allow the mixture to cool to lukewarm.
- To finish the soup, combine the avocados, cilantro, lime juice, broth mixture and a pinch of salt in a blender. Blend until completely smooth, adding up to ½ cup of broth or water as needed if the mixture is too thick. (You may need to do this in batches.) Taste and season with more salt if necessary. Chill if you prefer the soup cold.
- Make the chile oil: Heat a small saucepan over medium-low, then add the oil and chiles. Continuously stir the chiles in the hot oil until they become fragrant, deepen in color and stain the oil a red-orange hue, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor with a pinch of salt and pulse until the chiles are finely ground.
- Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until chilled to serve cold. Divide the soup among bowls and garnish with pepitas, chives, tortilla chips and chile oil.
Tips:
- For a creamier soup, use ripe avocados.
- Add a dollop of sour cream or yogurt to each bowl of soup for an extra touch of richness.
- Garnish the soup with chopped cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, or a drizzle of olive oil.
- Serve the soup warm or cold, depending on your preference.
- If you have leftovers, store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Crema de aguacate, or cream of avocado soup, is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a starter, a main course, or a side dish. It is a popular dish in South America, and its creamy texture and rich flavor make it a favorite among many people. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily make this soup at home and enjoy its many benefits. Whether you are looking for a healthy and satisfying meal or a refreshing and flavorful soup, crema de aguacate is sure to please.
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