Carleton Family California Avocado Soup

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Total Time: 1 h 5 min

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Prep Time: 1 h 5 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 210

Total Fat 15g

Saturated Fat 2.5g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 9g

Cholesterol 5mg

Sodium 360mg

Total Carbs 17g

Dietary Fiber 6g

Total Sugars 5g

Protein 5g

Potassium 630mg

Vitamin A 174 IU; Vitamin C 13 mg; Calcium 98 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 82 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.1 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 10%; Iron 4%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

This easy to make chilled soup from California Avocado grower Will Carleton combines only seven ingredients for a fresh, tasty treat on a warm afternoon.

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
Instructions

2 large ripe, Fresh California Avocados, peeled, seeded and quartered 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (vegetable broth can be substituted) 1 Tbsp. chopped green onion, white part only 1 1/2 cups crème fraiche 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice Salt and ground black pepper, to taste Finely chopped chives, for garnish

In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Cover and chill soup for 1 hour.
Serve chilled and garnish with chives.

Serving suggestions:
Garnish soup with finely crumbled bacon, finely diced tomato, finely diced cucumber, finely diced radish or fresh Dungeness crab.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.