Colombian Avocado Vichyssoise (Sopa De Aguacate Y Papas)

Ingredients

• •3 leeks -- white part only,
• •sliced thinly
• •2 Medium potatoes -- peeled and sliced
• •thinly
• •3 Cups vegetable or chicken stock
• •1 Cup heavy cream
• •salt and pepper to taste
• •2 avocados -- mashed
• •Garnish:
• •chopped chives or chopped cilantro

Directions

1. 1<div>1. Heat stock in a medium saucepan and add leeks and potatoes. Bring to a boil,
2. 2then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
3. 3Puree in blender, then return to the saucepan and stir in the heavy cream. </div>
4. 4<div>3. Puree avocado in blender. </div>
5. 5<div>4. If serving hot, stir in the avocado just as youre ready to serve, as
6. 6heat embitters the avocado. </div>
7. 7<div>5. If serving cold, allow the stock to cool, then stir in avocado puree and refrigerate. </div>
8. 8<div>6. Serve both with minced chives or cilantro.
9. 9</div>