CHILLED AVOCADO SOUP WITH CRAB MEAT SALAD

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Chilled Avocado Soup with Crab meat Salad image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     project, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 15m

Yield Six servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 avocados, peeled and pitted
1 clove garlic
2 cups buttermilk
4 cups milk or light cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons capers, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons pink peppercorns, ground
1 pound fresh lump crab meat, picked over for shells

Steps:

  • To make the soup, puree the avocados and garlic in a food processor until smooth. Place in a bowl and whisk in the buttermilk and milk or cream until desired consistency is reached. Depending on the avocado, more or less milk or cream may be needed. Add salt and pepper and chill.
  • To make the crab meat salad, combine the lime juice, mustard and salt and pepper in a bowl. Whisk in the olive oil. Stir in the capers and peppercorns. Add the crab meat and toss. Adjust the seasoning and chill.
  • Ladle the soup into 6 bowls, add dollops of crab meat salad and garnish with cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1054, UnsaturatedFat 55 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 98 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 38 grams, Sodium 1289 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HAM BND
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more seasoning next time.


Benny Mahlakaro
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This soup was so easy to make and it turned out delicious! The avocado and crab are a perfect match. I will definitely be making this again.


Joanne Bogers
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the avocado and crab. Will definitely be making this again.


Layla Monique
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The soup was good, but it wasn't as flavorful as I had hoped. I think I'll try adding some more spices next time.


PLS-
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I think I'll try a simpler avocado soup recipe next time.


Mudasir Ladla
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I'm not a fan of crab, so I used shrimp instead. The soup was still very good, and the shrimp added a nice flavor.


Kaylin Goroll
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! The avocado made the soup creamy and rich, and the crab salad added a nice bit of protein. I will definitely be making this again.


jay hi
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This recipe was easy to make and the soup was delicious! I used frozen avocado and it worked just fine. The crab salad was also very good.


bekky sulaimon
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I had some leftover crab meat, so I decided to try this recipe. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the crab salad was a nice addition. Overall, it was a good meal.


Gulam Mustafa
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The soup was good, but the crab salad was a bit bland. I think I'll add some more seasoning next time.


Rumbidzai Precious Makainganwa
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This soup was a bit too rich for my taste, but the crab salad was delicious! I think I'll try making the soup again with less avocado and more broth.


Hauwa Hawwa
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I'm not a big fan of avocado, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The avocado flavor was subtle and the soup was actually very refreshing. The crab salad was also very good. I would definitely make this again.


Barsha Mainali
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of avocado and crab. The soup was also very refreshing, which was perfect for a hot summer night. Will definitely be making this again.


Mahad Kamal
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This recipe was easy to follow and the soup came out great! I used fresh avocados and they added a lovely creaminess to the soup. The crab salad was also very tasty, and I liked the contrast of flavors between the sweet avocado and the savory crab.


Malik Falak
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As an avocado lover, I had to give this chilled avocado soup a try. It turned out amazing! The avocado and lime flavors were perfectly balanced, and the crab meat salad on top was the perfect finishing touch. Highly recommend!


Ali Jafari
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Avocado soup and crab salad, what a unique and delicious combination! I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the crab salad added a nice savory touch. I will definitely be making this again.