Avocado Lime Soup with Crème Fraiche and Roasted Pimientos

==Description==
Measurements in brackets are for a larger recipe
==Ingredients==
* 1 cup (2 cups) finely chopped onion
* ½ cup (2 cups) finely diced celery
* ½ cup (1⅓ cups) chopped leek (white only)
* 1 clove (1 tbsp) garlic, chopped finely
* 3 tbsp (6 oz) unsalted butter
* 3 tbsp (1½ cups) flour
* 6 cups (1½ gallons) chicken broth, divided
* 3 (12) California avocados
* 2 tbsp (½ cup) chopped cilantro
* 3 tbsp (¾ cup or to taste) fresh lime juice
* salt to taste
* pepper to taste
* crème fraîche or sour cream as needed for garnish
* roasted pimento or red bell pepper, julienned, as needed for garnish
==Directions==
# Saute onion, celery, leek and garlic until wilted, about 5 minutes.
# Stir in flour until smooth; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, 3 minutes.
# Whisk in broth; simmer until vegetables are very soft, about 15 minutes.
# Meanwhile, puree avocado with some broth in a food processor or blender.
# When vegetables are done, stir in avocado; simmer 10 minutes.
# Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste.
# Divide soup among warmed soup bowls.
# Garnish each with a dollop of crème fraîche and a few strips of pimento.
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