1 medium onion, diced
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 tbsp olive oil
4 large ripe avacados, peeled, pitted and c, oaresly chopp
1/3 cup green peppercorns in brine, drained
1 salt to taste
1 pepper to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp cumin
2 1/2 qt light chicken stock
1 cilantro leaves for garnish
Directions
In large saucepan, cook the onion, garlic and spices in the olive oil
over moderate heat for 10 minutes, stirring often. Add avacados and
stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Cook 20 minutes.
Cool to room temperature. Puree soup in blender until smooth. Return
to pan, bring to a boil, add peppercorns, reduce to moderate heat and
cook 10 minutes. Serve garnished with cilantro and peppercorns.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Soup; Vegetable
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