Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. Butter
  • 1/4 c. Flour
  • 2 c. Lowfat milk
  • 2 c. Half-and-half
  • 1 tsp Salt Grated rind of 1 lime
  • 3 x Ripe avocado
  • 1 Tbsp. Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Very finely minced onion
  • 1 tsp Finely minced jalapeno Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 c. Cream, whipped, for garnish
  • 1/2 tsp Chili pwdr, for garnish

Method

  • Heat butter in top of a double boiler, add in flour and blend with a wire whisk thoroughly.
  • Add in salt and lime rind, stirring till mix thickens.
  • Mash 2 of the avocados and add in to soup, mixing thoroughly.
  • Add in lemon juice, onion and jalapeno.
  • Refrigeratefor several hrs or possibly overnight.
  • Just before serving, cube the remaining avocado.
  • Serve soup in chilled bowls and garnish with cubed avocado, dab of whipped cream and chili pwdr.