Sopa de Aguacate

Name: Sopa de Aguacate
Ingredients: 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

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

In a blender, blend coriander and serrano with 1/4 cup orange juice until mixture forms a smooth paste.
2

Add remaining 3/4 cup orange juice, zest, Tequila, broth and avocados and blend until smooth.
3

Pour mixture through a coarse sieve into a large bowl and add white pepper and salt to taste.
4

Chill soup, covered, 2 hours, or until cold.
5

Serve topped with watermelon.