Avocado Soup With Green Peppercorns

Description: Make and share this Avocado Soup With Green Peppercorns recipe from Food.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion, cut in medium dice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 large ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and coarsely chopped
• 2 1/2 quarts low-fat chicken broth
• 1/3 cup green peppercorns in brine, drained (reserve a few for garnish)
• salt and pepper, to taste
• cilantro leaf, for garnish

Steps:

1. In a large saucepan, cook the onion, garlic, and spices in the olive oil over moderate heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the avocados and chicken stock and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to moderate and cook for 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
2. Purée the soup mixture in a blender until very smooth. Transfer back to the saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the peppercorns and salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to moderate and cook for 10 minutes. Serve with a garnish of cilantro and a few peppercorns.
3. Note: Delicious with warm tortillas or tortilla chips served with tomato salsa cruda and fresh Mexican cheese.