Ingredients

  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
  • 1 jalapeno chile, seeded
  • 4 avocados, halved and peeled
  • 3 limes, juice of
  • 34 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) box frozen corn, thawed and patted dry
  • 12 baguette, sliced on an angle and toasted
  • 4 ounces feta or 4 ounces queso fresco, sliced

Method

  • Using a food processor, finely chop 2 cloves garlic and the jalapeno.
  • Add the avocados, lime peel, lime juice and 1/2 cup cilantro leaves; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Process until just combined.
  • With the machine on, slowly pour in the chicken broth until smooth.
  • If the soup is too thick, slowly add up to 1 cup water.
  • In a small nonstick skillet, toast the corn kernels over medium heat, stirring, until lightly browned.
  • Season with salt and let cool.
  • Stir 1 1/2 cups corn kernels into the soup.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Rub 1 side of each toast with the remaining 2 cloves garlic and top with a slice of cheese.
  • Broil the toasts until the cheese is softened.
  • Top the soup with the remaining 1/2 cup of corn kernels and the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro.
  • Serve with the toasts.