*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Cream of Avocado-Lime Soup

Recipe By     : Cacique USA
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  15      oz            Jar crema centroamericana
  12      oz            Cotija cheese -- crumbled
   6                    Ripe avacados -- seeded
   1      lg            Onion -- chopped
   2      cl            Garlic -- chopped
   1      bn            Cilantro -- chopped
     1/2  c             Lime juice
     1/2  ts            Cumin
     1/2  ts            Oregano
   2      tb            Butter
   6      c             Chicken stock
                        Salt and pepper -- to taste

Cook the onions in the butter until clear. Add the garlic, cilantro
(reserve a couple of spoonfuls for garnish), cumin, and oregano and
let cook for another 2 minutes. Add the meat of 5 avocados, lime
juice, Crema Mexicana, and chicken stock. Slowly bring to a boil.
Lower flame and simmer for 15 minutes. Let cool completely before
pureeing in a blender. Check for salt and pepper and lime. Serve with
cubes of avocado, the remainder of the chopped cilantro and sprinkle
with Cotija cheese.