Avocado Lime Soup with Crème Fraiche and Roasted Pimientos

Ingredients

 * 2 Cups Onion, finely chopped
 * 2 Cups Celery, finely chopped
 * 1 1/3 Cups Leek (white only), finely chopped
 * 1 Tbsp Garlic, finely chopped
 * 6 oz Unsalted Butter
 * 1 ½ Cups Flour
 * 12 Pints Chicken Stock
 * 6 Pounds California avocados, pureed
 * ¾ Cup fresh lime juice
 * ½ Cup Cilantro, chopped
 * salt and freshly ground white pepper - to taste
 * crème fraîche or sour cream - as needed for garnish
 * Roasted pimento or red bell pepper, julienned - as needed for garnish

Directions

 * 1) Sauté Onion, Celery, leek and Garlic in butter until Translucent, about 5 minutes.
 * 2) Stir in flour; cook over low heat, stirring constantly 3 or 4 minutes.
 * 3) Whisk in stock; Simmer until vegetables are very soft, about 20 minutes.
 * 4) Stir in avocado; simmer 10 minutes.
 * 5) Stir in lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper.
 * 6) To serve chilled or hot, garnish 1-1/2 cup Soup with a dollop of crème fraiche and a few strips of pimento.