Cold and Creamy California Avocado Soup

Ingredients

 * 1 California avocado, seeded, peeled and cubed
 * 1 green onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
 * 1 Tbsp lemon juice
 * 12 cilantro leaves
 * several dashes of white pepper
 * 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) reduced sodium chicken broth (no fat); chilled

Directions
In a blender jar, combine avocado, green onion, lemon juice, cilantro and white pepper.

Add 1 cup of the broth; cover and blend until smooth. Add remaining broth and blend 1 minute longer.

Chill 30 to 60 minutes. Blend briefly before serving.

Garnish each serving with 1 or 2 thin slices of avocado and sprig of cilantro, if desired.

Serving Suggestions:

Can be served in hollowed-out avocado half-shells.

Scoop avocado from shells with spoon instead of peeling and cubing avocado. Use remaining avocado in Guacamole or tossed Salads.