Colombian Avocado Vichyssoise Sopa De Aguacate Y Papas Food

AVOCADO VICHYSSOISE

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot
• Add 3 peeled and cubed potatoes and 3 trimmed and chopped leeks
• Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring, until softened.
• Add 4 cups stock. Boil, cover, lower the heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes
• Stir in the coarsely chopped flesh of 1 or 2 avocados before puréeing
• Purée, then let cool.
• Garnish: Chopped cilantro

COLOMBIAN AVOCADO VICHYSSOISE (SOPA DE AGUACATE Y PAPAS)

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat the stock over medium high heat. Add the leeks and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Puree in blender, then return to saucepan. Stir in the heavy cream.
• Puree avocado in the blender.
• If serving hot, be sure to stir in the avocado just before serving, since heat can make the avocado bitter.
• If serving cold, allow the soup to cool completely, then stir in the avocado puree and refrigerate.
• Garnish with chopped chives or cilantro.

COLD AVOCADO SOUP: SOPA DE AGUACATE

Steps:

• In a blender, blend cilantro and serrano with 1/4 cup orange juice until mixture forms a smooth paste. Add remaining 3/4 cup orange juice, zest, tequila, broth and avocados and blend until smooth. Pour mixture through a coarse sieve into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Chill soup, covered, 2 hours, or until cold.
• Serve topped with watermelon.

COLOMBIAN AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Purée chiles, vinegar, and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender.
• Transfer to a bowl and stir in remaining ingredients.
• Chill until ready to use.

SOPA DE AGUACATE

Steps:

• In a blender, blend coriander and serrano with 1/4 cup orange juice until mixture forms a smooth paste. Add remaining 3/4 cup orange juice, zest, Tequila, broth and avocados and blend until smooth. Pour mixture through a coarse sieve into a large bowl and add white pepper and salt to taste.
• Chill soup, covered, 2 hours, or until cold.
• Serve topped with watermelon.