Chilled California Avocado Soup with Coconut Milk Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 tsp

olive oil

1/2

medium yellow onion, finely chopped

1/2

large jalapeno pepper, seeds & membranes removed (if desired), and minced

2 cloves

garlic, minced

1 tbsp

minced fresh mint leaves

California avocados, peeled and cut into eights

1/2 tsp

kosher salt (plus more to taste)

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)

2 1/2 cups

vegetable broth

1/3 cup

lite coconut milk

1/3 cup

diced tomatoes (optional)