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Avocado soup garnished with caviar

Avocado soup is a fruit soup prepared using avocados as 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 typically puréed or 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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  2. ^ a b c d e f Rombauer, I.S.; Becker, M.R.; Becker, E.; Guarnaschelli, M. (1997). JOC All New Rev. - 1997. Scribner. p. 95. ISBN 978-0-684-81870-2.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Sandler, B. (1970). The African Cookbook. Carol Publishing Group. p. 146. ISBN 978-0-8065-1398-0.
  4. ^ a b c d Ried, Adam (August 2, 2015). "Summery recipes for chilled avocado soup". The Boston Globe. Retrieved April 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. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  7. ^ "10 Things You Should Eat: Avocado Soup". ABC News. April 10, 2015. Archived from the original on May 18, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  8. ^ Sellick, W. (2010). The Imperial African Cookery Book: Recipes from English-speaking Africa. Jeppestown Press. p. 110. ISBN 978-0-9553936-8-6.
  9. ^ Soup for All Seasons. Yes International Publishers. 2009. p. 94. ISBN 978-0-936663-49-4.
  10. ^ a b Bittman, Mark (June 4, 2014). "Ultrafast Avocado Soup Recipe". NYT Cooking. Retrieved April 19, 2017.