Chilled Avocado Soup with Spicy Shrimp
Chilled Avocado Soup with Spicy Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
- 4 cups (1 litre) chicken broth
- 4 ripe avocados
- 1 cup (250 ml) raw shrimp, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) chili powder
- A pinch of cayenne
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh chives, chopped
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet, soften the onion and garlic in 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of oil without browning, about 10 minutes.
- In a blender, purée the onion mixture, broth and the avocado flesh until smooth. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, sauté the shrimp in the remaining oil with the chili powder and Cayenne pepper until the shrimp changes color. Add the chives and blend well.
- Divide the cold soup into bowls. Garnish with the hot or warm shrimp on the centre of the soup.
Chilled Avocado Soup with Spicy Shrimp