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CARLETON FAMILY CALIFORNIA AVOCADO SOUP

Prep Time: 1 hrs 5 min
Cook Time 0 min
Total Time 1 hrs 5 min

Serves 4

4.33333 of 5 3 Ratings

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Author:Recipe provided by California Avocado grower Will Carleton
Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission

This easy to make chilled soup from California Avocado grower Will Carleton combines only seven ingredients for a fresh, tasty treat on a warm afternoon.

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Ingredients

  • 2 large ripe, Fresh California Avocados, peeled, seeded and quartered
  • 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth (vegetable broth can be substituted)
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped green onion, white part only
  • 1 ½ cups crème fraiche
  • 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • Finely chopped chives, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  2. Cover and chill soup for 1 hour.
  3. Serve chilled and garnish with chives.

Serving suggestions:
Garnish soup with finely crumbled bacon, finely diced tomato, finely diced cucumber, finely diced radish or fresh Dungeness crab.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.


Nutrition Information per Serving

Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 210; Total Fat 15 g (Sat 2.5 g, Trans
0 g, Poly 2 g, Mono 9 g); Cholesterol 5 mg; Sodium 360 mg; Potassium 630 mg; Total Carbohydrates 17 g; Dietary Fiber 6 g; Total Sugars 5 g; Protein 5 g; Vitamin A 174 IU; Vitamin C 13 mg; Calcium 98 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 82 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.1 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 10%; Iron 4%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.


Comments

Thanks, Delicious Soup
Flavorful, rich & creamy soup. We loved it. Healthy and delightfully delicious.
Submitted By: Sherri - Oct 23, 2012

Thanks
Healthy & delightful Soup
Submitted By: Sherri - Oct 23, 2012

Thanks!
Thank you Robin, the correct measurement is 1.5 cups, we've updated the recipe. Thanks again for pointing this out!
Submitted By: California Avocado Commission - Apr 19, 2012

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