Avocado Bisque with Tarragon

Ingredients

• 6 pints milk
• ⅓ cups fresh tarragon leaves, chopped
• 1 tbsp salt
• 6 pounds California avocados
• ½ cup fresh lemon juice
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper - or to taste
• sour cream - as needed for garnish
• fresh tarragon leaves - as needed for garnish

Procedures

1. Combine milk, tarragon and salt; bring to a simmer (do not boil)
2. Remove from heat; let stand 1 hour.
3. Meanwhile puree avocado and lemon juice until smooth.
4. When milk is ready, whisk in avocado mixture; stir in cayenne.
5. Chill at least 2 hours to marry flavors.

Per order

1. To serve chilled or hot, garnish 1 cup soup with a swirl of sour cream and fresh tarragon leaves.