Avocado Soup

[nverland]

Avocado Soup
Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 0 hours 10 mins Total Time: 0 hours 20 mins

Ingredients

1 tbsp. vegetable oil
½ medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3 c. vegetable broth
1 c. heavy cream
1/4 c. fresh lime juice
1/2 c. packed fresh cilantro
1 jalapeño, seeded (optional)
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Kosher salt
4 ripe Haas avocados, pitted and peeled
Hot sauce, crumbled cotija cheese, crushed tortilla chips, chopped cilantro, for serving

Directions

In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat oil. When oil is shimmering, add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add broth, cream, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeño, cumin, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, avocados, and sautéed onion and garlic to a blender. Blend on high until smooth, about 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Serve immediately at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving.
Serve topped with hot sauce, cotija, tortilla chips, and cilantro.