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Avocado soup

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Avocado soup
TypeFruit soup
Place of originUnknownLikely Mexico
Serving temperatureHot or cold
Main ingredientsAvocado
Ingredients generally usedMilk, cream, stock, citrus juice
Avocado soup garnished with caviar

Avocado soupis afruit soupprepared usingavocadosas a primary ingredient.[1][2][3]Ingredients used in its preparation in addition to ripe avocados can include milk, cream, half-and-half or buttermilk, soup stock or broth, water, lime juice, lemon juice, 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, and water can be used to thin the soup.[2][3][6][4][7]It is enjoyed widely in areas of Mexico as a classic dish.

The avocados are typicallypuréedor mashed, and 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]It can be a relatively easy dish to prepare that does not require a great deal of time.[10]

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References

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  1. ^abcdSackett, L.; Pestka, J.; Gisslen, W. (2010).Professional Garde Manger: A Comprehensive Guide to Cold Food Preparation.John Wiley & Sons. p. 298.ISBN978-0-470-17996-3.
  2. ^abcdefRombauer, I.S.; Becker, M.R.; Becker, E.; Guarnaschelli, M. (1997).JOC All New Rev. - 1997.Scribner. p. 95.ISBN978-0-684-81870-2.
  3. ^abcdefSandler, B. (1970).The African Cookbook.Carol Publishing Group. p. 146.ISBN978-0-8065-1398-0.
  4. ^abcdRied, Adam (August 2, 2015)."Summery recipes for chilled avocado soup".The Boston Globe.RetrievedApril 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.RetrievedApril 19,2017.
  7. ^"10 Things You Should Eat: Avocado Soup".ABC News.April 10, 2015. Archived fromthe originalon May 18, 2017.RetrievedApril 19,2017.
  8. ^Sellick, W. (2010).The Imperial African Cookery Book: Recipes from English-speaking Africa.Jeppestown Press. p. 110.ISBN978-0-9553936-8-6.
  9. ^Soup for All Seasons.Yes International Publishers. 2009. p. 94.ISBN978-0-936663-49-4.
  10. ^abBittman, Mark (June 4, 2014)."Ultrafast Avocado Soup Recipe".NYT Cooking.RetrievedApril 19,2017.
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