Cold Avocado Soup

Makes 4 - 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3 large, ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and cut into 1/2-in pieces
• 1 1/2 C chicken stock
• 1/4 C minced scallions
• 2 T fresh lemon juice
• 2 T minced fresh cilantro, plus 6 sprigs
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne
• 1 C heavy cream
• 1 T olive oil
• 1 C corn kernels
• 1/2 tsp. cumin

Directions

1. In batches in a food processor, puree the avocados, chicken stock, scallions, lemon juice, cilantro, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and the cayenne.
2. Pour into a soup tureen or large pitcher and stir in the heavy cream just before serving.
3. In a small skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the corn kernels, cumin, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook until fragrant and golden brown, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove from the heat and garnish each serving of soup with 2 tablespoons of the toasted corn and 1 sprig of cilantro.