Ingredients

2 ripe California avocados, split and seeds removed

1 stalk lemongrass, thinly sliced

1/2 teaspoon lime zest

1/4 cup lime juice

1 1/2 cups milk, plus a bit more to thin as needed

1/2 cup water

2 small radishes, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon cut chives

3 tablespoons olive oil

4 lime wedges

Fine sea salt and freshly ground white pepper

Preparation

Peel the avocados and place in a blender container with lemongrass, lime zest, lime juice and ½ cup milk and blend until smooth; season to taste with salt and pepper and adjust the consistency with the remaining milk.

Strain the soup through a fine mesh sieve. Serve in chilled soup bowls garnished with radishes, chives, olive oil and a squeeze of lime juice.