Avocado and Bacon Soup

Total Time

45 Minutes

Servings

6

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound bacon
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and chopped
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 cup double cream
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until evenly brown. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon grease in the skillet, chop, and set aside.
2. Place onion and celery in the skillet, and cook until tender.
   Transfer the onion and celery to a blender or food processor. Pour in 1/2 the chicken stock, add avocados, and blend until smooth.
3. Transfer blender mixture to a large pot over medium heat. Whisk in remaining stock, wine, lime juice, and double cream. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Cook, stirring often, until heated through, but do not boil. Garnish with chopped bacon to serve.