CHILLED AVOCADO AND MINT SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Tomato     Appetizer     No-Cook     Graduation     Mint     Avocado     Summer     Chill     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups diced peeled avocados (about 4 medium)
3 1/4 cups chilled buttermilk
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon minced seeded serrano chile
1 teaspoon chili powder
6 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves, divided
3 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
1 cup diced seeded tomatoes

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients in processor. Add 4 tablespoons mint; blend until smooth. Transfer to large bowl. Gradually whisk in 3 cups broth. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Cover; chill until cold, about 2 hours. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Keep chilled. Thin with more broth by 1/4 cupfuls, if desired. Rewhisk before serving.)
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with diced tomatoes and remaining 2 tablespoons mint.

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