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Avocado
and Ginger Vichyssoise
from the former Renaissance Jamaica Grande
This tasty recipe combines two important Jamaica ingredients into
an elegant soup.
1/2 cup butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 ounce fresh ginger, grated or 1 tablespoon powdered ginger
1 large avocado, mashed
2 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup light cream
1 stalk scallion, finely chopped
Melt butter and sauté onions and grated ginger or powdered
ginger for two minutes. Add mashed avocado and chicken stock.
Mix all ingredients thoroughly using wire whisk to eliminate lumps.
Simmer slowly for 10-15 minutes. add salt, pepper, and cream.
Stir and chill for at least an hour. Garnish each soup cup/bowl
with scallions. Serves six.
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