Avocado soup
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Type | Fruit soup |
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Place of origin | UnknownLikely Mexico |
Serving temperature | Hot or cold |
Main ingredients | Avocado |
Ingredients generally used | Milk, cream, stock, citrus juice |
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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]
See also
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