Executive Chef John Zaner’s Chilled Avocado Soup

Executive Chef John Zaner with The St. Anthony Hotel creates a delicious twist on everyone’s favorite superfood with his Chilled Avocado Soup recipe (makes 32 oz., serves 4-6 people).

Chilled Avocado Soup Ingredients:

• 6 avocados, ripe
• Juice from two lemons
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
• 3 oz. buttermilk
• 2 oz. creme fraiche
• 1 tsp. salt
• White pepper to taste
• ½ tsp. cayenne pepper

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Chilled Avocado Soup Directions:

1. Add all items to blender
2. Blend, add water or more stock if too thick
3. Garnish with smoked salmon, salmon roe or crab salad

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