Sopa Fria De Aguacate (Chilled Avocado Soup)

• Soup :
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped yellow onion
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 serrano chili, seeded and finely chopped, or 1 tbsp (15 mL) seeded, chopped jalapeno
• 2 large ripe Hass avocados
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced greenhouse cucumber
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh lime juice
• 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) chilled vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground pepper
• Garnish:
• 1/4 cup crema fresca or sour cream
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely diced greenhouse cucumber
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges

1. For soup, heat olive oil and saute onion, garlic and serrano and until onion is soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
2. Slice avocados in half and remove pit. Scoop out pulp and place in a blender.
3. Add sauteed ingredients plus cucumber, lime juice, broth and salt and pepper to taste. Puree soup until very smooth. Refrigerate at least one hour.
4. Garnish each bowl with a dollop of crema and a sprinkle of red onion, cucumber and cilantro. Serve with lime.
5. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

extra virgin olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, serrano chili, avocados, greenhouse cucumber, lime juice, chicken broth, salt, ground pepper, crema fresca, red onion, greenhouse cucumber, fresh cilantro, wedges

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/sopa-fria-de-aguacate-chilled-avocado-soup-52815641 (may not work)