Cream Of Jalapeo Soup

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Very tasty. For a richer soup, use the heavy cream and serve small portions. To make vegetarian, just sub veggie broth for chicken stock.

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Steps

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Melt butter in large saucepan and saut jalapeos , onion , and garlic for 8- 9 minutes.

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Stir in tomatoes and cook for another 7 minutes.

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Scoop avocado flesh into a small bowl and break it up coarsely with a fork.

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Add to veggies , heat briefly , then stir in half& half , chicken stock , cilantro , salt , and pepper.

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Simmer for 5 minutes , stirring occasionally.

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Do not boil !.

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Remove from heat and stir in cheese.

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Adjust salt and pepper as needed.

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Ingredients

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unsalted butter, jalapenos, red onion, garlic cloves, tomatoes, avocado, half-and-half, chicken stock, fresh cilantro, salt and pepper, sharp cheddar cheese