Chilled Avocado Soup takes advantage of avocado's naturally thick and creamy texture to make a luxuriously rich soup. Lime and cilantro brighten the richness. Serving it cold takes the edge off summer's worst heat.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 4 avocados
- 4 cups reduced sodium chicken or vegetable stock (or homemade stock)
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 3 Tbsp. finely chopped cilantro leaves (optional)
Preparation:
- Halves avocados and remove their pits. Scoop out the avocado flesh into a blender. Add stock and lime juice and whirl until smooth. Let blender run for at least a full minute, if not two, to get a completely smooth texture.
- Taste soup and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve or cover and chill and serve chilly cold. Top with cilantro when ready to serve, if you like.
