Refreshing Crab Avocado Gazpacho

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
Refreshing Crab Avocado Gazpacho recipe for a summer day
in Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 large apple , peeled and chopped
1/2 cup celery , finely chopped
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 medium avocado , seeded , peeled , and cut up
1 can crabmeat , drained , flaked , and cartilage removed ( I love the pouches )
1/2 cup light cream
salt
pepper
chives

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
251
Sugar
6g
Fat
20g
Crab Avocado Gazpacho is a refreshing summer soup that originated in Spain. It is a chilled soup that is perfect for a hot summer day. The soup is made with avocado, crabmeat, chicken broth, and cream, and blended to perfection. The chives add flavor and beauty to this light soup that you can serve for lunch or dinner. The flavor of the soup is a balance between the sweetness from the apple and the tanginess from the crab. This is a perfect soup to make ahead of time, and it only gets better as it sits in the fridge.

Instructions

1.Cook apple and celery in margarine in covered pan for about 5 minutes, until tender.
2.Blend in flour.
3.Gradually stir in chicken broth.
4.Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.
5.Simmer for about 5 minutes.
6.Puree avocado and add to soup.
7.Keep soup over low heat while adding remaining ingredients.
8.Add crabmeat, cream, salt, and pepper.
9.Heat through.
10.Garnish each individual serving with chives before serving.

PROS

This refreshing soup is packed with flavor and light enough for a summer day.

It is also a great source of protein and healthy fats from the avocado and crabmeat.

CONS

Some people may find the texture of this gazpacho to be too thick or creamy.

It is also not recommended for those with shellfish allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is a great source of protein and healthy fats from the avocado and crabmeat.
It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and folate from the apple and celery.
The chives in the garnish are also rich in antioxidants which are known to help boost immunity.

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