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Part 1 - Guest Chef Jeff Murphy creates a zesty chilled avocado soup with diced red bell peppers for his first show that's part of a three course series. The Vino de Casa White Blend is the wine of choice for this first course!
Chilled Avocado Soup
- 1 roasted bell pepper
- 1 ripe avocado peeled and seeded
- 1 cup buttermilk or creme fraiche
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger peeled and chopped against the fibers
- juice of two limes
- pinch of crushed chile flakes
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
Directions
Puree all ingredients in blender or food processor. A splash of water may be needed to thin it out just a little. Garnish with chopped roasted bell pepper, fresh cilantro and a few drops of hot sauce.