Chilled California Avocado Soup with Coconut Milk Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 large jalapeno pepper, seeds & membranes removed (if desired), and minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp minced fresh mint leaves
• 3 California avocados, peeled and cut into eights
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/3 cup lite coconut milk
• 1/3 cup diced tomatoes (optional)