Cold Mango And Rum Soup Sopa Fria De Mango Y Ron Food

COLD MANGO AND RUM SOUP

Steps:

• 1 In a blender or food processor, combine the mango and process until pureed (you may have to do this in batches
• 2 If you have difficulty starting, add a couple of tablespoons of the coconut milk)
• 3 Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl
• 4 Whisk in the coconut milk, evaporated milk, honey, cinnamon and rum
• 5 Add salt and white pepper to taste
• 6 Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, until well chilled
• 7 To serve, adjust seasonings to taste and pour the soup into chilled bowls
• 8 Sprinkle with nutmeg

COLD MANGO AND RUM SOUP (SOPA FRIA DE MANGO Y RON)

Steps:

• Puree the mango in a blender or food processor, then pass through a sieve.
• Combine the mango puree with the remaining ingredients, except the nutmeg.
• Garnish with the nutmeg.

GUAVA - MANGO LICUADO (SMOOTHIE)

Steps:

• Put all ingredients except mint sprig into blender.
• Blend until smooth.
• Strain to remove seeds and fibrous bits.
• Garnish with mint spring.
• Drink (with a straw if you like!).

HONDURAN COCONUT SEAFOOD SOUP (SOPA CATRATCHA DE MARISCOS CON UN

Steps:

• Clean crabs front and back (take off hair and cut the tips of the legs). (Don't forget!) to whack the crabs really hard with a rock or hammer before you put them in the pot (so that they can soak up the flavor more).
• Put crabs in large stock pot with the margarine.
• Add green peppers, tomatoes, and onions, one cube of chicken bullion, cilantro, parsley, and some spices all over low heat.
• Mix and move the crabs.
• Next, put some hot water (about one-third to one-half the size of your pot) and some salt. Keep mixing.
• Add the shrimp bullion, another cube of chicken bullion, and the Worcestershire Sauce. Put the achiote powder in for color.
• Peel and cut the chayotes into slices and then 6 times into chunks. Don't forget to take the seed out of the middle. Add the chayotes to soup.
• Peel and cut into round pieces the three yuccas (you have to cut the hairy and red part, and then peel it until you completely remove the casing.) Add to the soup.
• Wash the plantain skins, then cut the plantains into 5 chunks each. (You can add the plantains with the skin on or removed.) Add to the soup.
• Let boil until vegetables cooked. When pataste ready add fish and shrimp.
• Add coconut milk, sugar and conch (If you have it!).
• Finally, allow the soup to simmer for at least 20 minutes. My friend always told me that after adding the coconut milk to not to look at the soup until you serve it. You can serve it with lime, avocado, rice. Enjoy with tortillas.

AZTEC SOUP (SOPA AZTECA)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large pot, heat the oil and saute the garlic for 30 seconds.
• Add the tomato paste, the tomatoes (including liquid) and the chili powder and cook for 5 minutes, until the liquid has evaporated.
• Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Separately, place the tortilla strips on a baking sheet and spray with PAM (or similar). Bake for 8 minutes or until crisp and golden, turning halfway through.
• Divide the shredded chicken among individual serving bowls. Ladle soup mixture over it.
• Garnish with the toasted tortilla strips, avocado chunks, cheese and cilantro. Serve while still hot.
• OPTIONAL: Yum! Add a good dollop of Mexican Crema or sour cream.

PUMPKIN, COCONUT AND RUM SOUP

Steps:

• In a large, heavy-bottomed soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until just beginning to caramelize, about 20 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and scallions and cook for another minute or two until softened.
• Add the cubed pumpkin, the carrots, scotch bonnet pepper, stock and coconut milk. Bring to a boil and turn down the heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, for about 35-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are completely soft and the liquid has reduced slightly.
• Remove from the heat and puree, either in a blender (in batches, and with the lid clamped down tight), or with an immersion (stick) blender. Return to the pot, stir in the sugar, salt and pepper to taste, and the rum. Cover and set aside for several hours or overnight (in which case, refrigerate).
• Just before serving, reheat the soup to boiling and let boil vigorously for 2-3 minutes.
• Serve hot with a garnish of thinly-sliced scallions or chives.

POSTRE DE MANGO (MANGO DESSERT)

Steps:

• Gently dissolve gelatin in warm water. Purée the mango flesh. Add the cream, sour cream, lime juice, and gelatin to the mangoes. Process or blend. Add the honey to desired sweetness.
• Pour into serving bowl and chill. Serve garnished with thin slices of lime and mango.

COLD LYCHEE, MANGO SOUP GARNISHED WITH MINT

Steps:

• Put all ingredients into blender and blend till smooth.
• Garnish with mint.