Cream of California Avocado Soup

== Ingredients ==
* 12 oz shallots, diced
* 1 tbsp vegetable oil
* 3¾ cups chicken or vegetable stock
* 1½ tsp grated lemon zest
* 6 ripe California avocados (3 pounds)
* ¾ cup half and half
* 2 tsp salt
* ½ tsp white pepper
* ½ tsp lemon juice
* avocado slices for garnish
== Directions ==
# Sauté shallot in oil until soft, about 5 minutes.
# Stir in stock and lemon zest; simmer 10 minutes.
# Cut avocados in chunks; stir into stock. Purée.
# Return to pan; stir in half and half.
# Heat soup until hot; do not boil.
# Season with salt and pepper.
# Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice.
# Serve immediately, garnished with avocado slices.
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