Cooking Experiment!

[skylark913]

So, I've been trying to find recipes for cold dishes, and came across a recipe for Chilled Avocado Cilantro Soup.  I thought, well, I like cilantro, and I love avocados, so why not.  It actually turned out really tasty!  It's more filling than I thought it would be, too.  Bonus lunches this week!

Here's the Recipe:

INGREDIENTS 

• 4 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 3 1/2 cups cold chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon tequila (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons sour cream

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large food processor, combine the avocado, shallot, chicken broth, tomato paste, hot pepper sauce, lime juice and tequila. Reserve a little bit of cilantro for garnish, then put the rest into the processor. Process until smooth. If you have an immersion blender, you may do this in a pot or large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
2. To serve, divide the soup between four chilled bowls. Top with a dollop of sour cream and a sprig of cilantro.

Some changes I would make next time:
- more cilantro (definitely more), hot sauce and lime juice (i like a little more of a kick)
- add a little garlic
- use veggie broth instead of chicken broth
- nix the sour cream, I thought it took away from the lovely buttery avocado taste

Comments

[kituvan-kiitos.livejournal.com]

I may have to try that, as I enjoy avocados and cilantro a lot too. The only thing is that I tend to not like cold dishes.

[vuvarys.livejournal.com]

I was wondering what tastys you were making last night. ^_^

[skylark913.livejournal.com]

yeh. It's in the yellow tupperware thinger in the 'fridge. You're welcome to it :)