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Flavorful Cold Avocado Soup with Crab and Lime Crema

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A quick, easy, and refreshing cold avocado soup featuring sweet crab meat and a tangy lime crema, perfect for warm weather and light meals.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
  • 2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
  • 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, packed
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (plus extra for crema)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 6 ounces lump crab meat, picked over for shells
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Pinch of smoked paprika or chili powder
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the lime crema: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lime juice, lime zest, and a pinch of salt. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the soup.
  2. Toss the crab: Gently mix the lump crab meat with olive oil and smoked paprika in a small bowl. Set aside to let the flavor infuse.
  3. Blend the soup base: In your blender or food processor, combine avocados, vegetable broth, chopped cucumber, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, lime juice, and garlic. Blend on high until very smooth, about 1-2 minutes, scraping down sides as needed.
  4. Season and chill: Taste the soup and add salt and pepper to your liking. If too thick, add more broth or cold water to reach desired consistency. Pour into a container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Serve: Ladle chilled soup into bowls, spoon crab meat on top, and drizzle with lime crema. Garnish with extra cilantro leaves or thin lime slices if desired.

Notes

Use ripe but firm avocados for best texture. Chill soup thoroughly before serving for optimal flavor and texture. Handle crab gently to keep lumps intact. Lime crema adds essential tang and creaminess. For dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt or cashew cream. Avoid freezing as avocado texture changes.

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Keywords: cold avocado soup, crab soup, lime crema, summer soup, creamy avocado, seafood soup, refreshing soup

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