Colombian Avocado Vichyssoise (sopa De Aguacate Y Papas)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 3 leeks, sliced thin ( part only)
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
• 3 cups vegetable stock, or
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 avocados, mashed
• chives (for garnish) or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Recipe

• 1 in a medium saucepan, heat the stock over medium high heat. add the leeks and potatoes and bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
• 2 puree in blender, then return to saucepan. stir in the heavy cream.
• 3 puree avocado in the blender.
• 4 if serving hot, be sure to stir in the avocado just before serving, since heat can make the avocado bitter.
• 5 if serving cold, allow the soup to cool completely, then stir in the avocado puree and refrigerate.
• 6 garnish with chopped chives or cilantro.