Sopa de Aguacate Recipe

Sopa de Aguacate Recipe

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander leaves
  • 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves)
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
  • 1/4 cup tequila
  • 2 cups cold chicken broth
  • 2 California avocados (about 1 pound), pitted, peeled and chopped coarse
  • white pepper to taste
  • Garnish: 2 cups chopped, peeled seeded watermelon
  1. 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.
  2. Chill soup, covered, 2 hours, or until cold.
  3. Serve topped with watermelon.