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Icy Avocado Soup

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Icy Avocado Soup is a quick and easy, delicious cold soup recipe for hot nights.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 ripe avocados
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Preparation:

Peel avocado, remove pit, and cut into chunks. Place in food processor or blender with lemon juice, sugar, salt, pepper, jalapeno, and shallot; add 1 cup chicken broth and puree until smooth.

Pour soup into medium bowl and add remaining chicken broth and cream; stir with wire whisk until blended. Cover by placing plastic wrap directly on the soup's surface; chill for 2-3 hours before serving.

Garnish with avocado slices, some salted whipped cream, and a sprinkle of fresh mint. Serves 4

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