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- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 cups unsalted chicken broth
- 2 tsp. lime juice
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled, cored and mashed
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. cumin
- 1 pint half and half
- 6 sprigs cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth and lime juice. Stir. Add avocadoes, salt and cumin. Stir.
- Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a blender (depending on the size of your blender, you may have to puree half of the mixture at a time). Puree until smooth.
- Return avocado puree to the pot. Add the half and half. Heat through over medium heat, stirring continuously.
- Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with cilantro, if desired.
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