Chilled Avocado Soup With Ginger and Lime

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 shallots
• 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger

• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 2 (13 ounce)  avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, mashed
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• chopped fresh cilantro
• lime slice

Directions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a medium pan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add minced shallots and minced ginger; sauté for about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add chicken broth, lime juice, cayenne pepper; bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Transfer mixture to a large bow.

6. 6

   Purée avocados and half & half in a blender.

7. 7

   Whisk into soup.

8. 8

   Season with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

10. 10

    Garnish soup with cilantro and lime slices.