Avocado Lime Soup with Crème Fraiche and Roasted Pimientos Recipe from Mexico

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240 ml) finely chopped onion
• 0.5 cup (120 ml) finely diced celery
• 0.5 cup (120 ml) chopped leek (white only)
• 1 clove (1 tbsp) finely chopped garlic
• 3 tbsp (42.5 g) unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp (24 g) flour
• 6 cup (1.4 liters) chicken broth , divided
• 3 (12) california avocados
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped cilantro
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) 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