REFRESHING CRAB AVOCADO GAZPACHO

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This sophisticated cold soup is made smooth with a blender or a food processor. Remember it for a special occasion---

Provided by College Girl

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h15m

Yield 7 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large apple, peeled and chopped (1 cup)
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 (7 1/2 ounce) can crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed (I love the pouches)
1/2 cup light cream
salt
pepper
chives

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, cook apple and celery in margarine or butter about 5 minutes or till apple and celery are tender.
  • Stir in flour.
  • Add chicken broth all at once; cook and stir till mixture is thickened and bubbly.
  • Place half the mixture in blender container or food processor.
  • Add half the avocado.
  • Cover and blend till smooth. Pour into bowl.
  • Repeat with remaining broth mixture and avacado.
  • Stir in crab mean and light cream.
  • Searve to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and chill for an hour or more.
  • Before serving, garnish each serving with snipped chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.2, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 28.1, Sodium 590.1, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 9.6

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