Chilled Avocado Soup Shots with Spicy Breadcrumbs

Ingredients

• 1 large ripe avocado
• 1 1/2 tcups vegetable broth or low-salt chicken broth
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• Generous pinch of coarse kosher salt
• 1 4x4x1/2-inch slice soft white sandwich bread with crust
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Place diced avocado in blender. Add 1 1/2 cups broth, whipping cream, lime juice, and coarse salt. Puree until smooth. Transfer soup to 4-cup measuring cup; add more broth by 1/4 cupfuls to thin soup, if desired. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD Soup can be made up to 4 hours ahead. Keep chilled.

2. 2

   Finely grind bread in processor. Melt butter in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add breadcrumbs to skillet; stir until golden, about 1 minute. Add paprika, coarse salt, and cayenne; stir until crumbs are crisp, about 1 minute longer. Transfer to small bowl and cool. DO AHEAD Breadcrumbs can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and store at room temperature.

3. 3

   Pour cold soup into eight 1/3-cup glasses or other small glasses. Sprinkle each serving lightly with breadcrumbs.