Avocado and Mint Soup

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This Avocado and Mint Soup is not only flavourful and delicious, it is also very easy to make. Ideal soup for any time of the day.

Ingredients:

• Avocados – 2
• Plain Flour – 1/4 cup
• Garlic Clove – 1
• Vegetable Stock – 2 1/2 cups
• Spring Onions – 6
• Butter – 3 tblsp
• Lemon Juice – 2 tsp
• Milk – 150 ml
• Cream – 150 ml
• Fresh mint leaves – 1 tblsp
• Salt to Taste
• Pepper to Taste
• Fresh Mint Sprigs – To Garnish

Method:

1. Peel the avocado, discard the seed and chop them.
2. Heat a pan under medium flame.
3. Melt the butter and add chopped spring onions, garlic and fry.
4. Cook for 3 minutes.
5. Add the flour and cook for a minute.
6. Ensure it does not get burnt.
7. Gradually add the vegetable stock and mix well to avoid any lumps.
8. Add the avocado to the soup along with lemon juice.
9. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
10. Remove from flame and allow it to cool down.
11. Blend the soup in a mixer until smooth.
12. Pour into a bowl.
13. If needed soup could be sieve in a strainer.
14. Stir in the milk and cream.
15. Add the fresh chopped mint and serve.

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