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Chilled Avocado Soup
This chilled soup is delicious, easy to prepare, and a great run-up to Cinco de Mayo. Try it with a crisp, refreshing Spanish white, Martin Codax Albarino, at Cool Springs Wine & Spirits.
Ingredients
2 large ripe Hass Avocados from Mexico
3 cups good-quality chicken broth
¼ cup dry sherry, preferably fino** (We can help you with the sherry at CSWS)
Directions
1. Cut the Hass Avocados in half lengthwise, navigating around the pits. Twist to split, then remove the pits and discard.Using a medium-size spoon, scoop out the flesh in large pieces, then cut into ½-inch pieces.
2. In a heavy, medium saucepan, combine the broth and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
3. Add the Avocado pieces and simmer for 2 minutes.
4. Add 2 tablespoons of the sherry and cook 1 minute longer.
5. Remove from heat and let cool for several minutes. Transfer the contents of the saucepan to a blender. (You may need to do this in several batches.)
6. Process until the soup is very smooth and creamy.
7. Add salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons sherry and chill until very cold before serving.
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