Lager Soup with PEI Mussels and Dill - Canada's Food Island

Ingredients

• 4 lb (1.8kg) PEI Mussels
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 leeks, (1 1/2 cups, 350ml) finely sliced and rinsed
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1.50 cup (350ml) lager
• .50 cup (125ml) water
• .50 cup 18% cream – for a richer soup, use heavy cream, or lighter, try coffee cream
• sea salt and pepper to taste
• 1 avocado, peeled and cubed
• 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp Tbsp finely chopped fresh dill