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Avocado Bisque with Tarragon

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Enjoy this beautiful, refreshing soup hot or cold. Recipe courtesy of California Avocado Commission.
 
Ingredients: 
1 quart milk
1/3 cup chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon salt
4 avocados
1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
Plain Greek yogurt, as needed, for garnish
Fresh tarragon leaves, as needed for garnish
 
Instructions: 
1. Combine the milk, chopped tarragon, and salt in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer (do not boil). Remove from the heat and let stand for one hour.
 
2. When the milk is ready, puree the avocado and lemon juice until smooth and whisk into the milk. Stir in the cayenne.  
 
3. Chill at least 2 hours to marry the flavors. Then serve, or slowly reheat to enjoy hot. Garnish the soup with a swirl of Greek yogurt and fresh tarragon leaves.
 
Nutritional Analysis: 
Per Serving: Calories: 285, Fat: 21g, Sodium 447mg, Carbohydrate: 20g, Protein: 8g
 
Yield: 
4-6 Servings