MEXICAN STYLE AVOCADO SOUP

   AVOCADO SOUP

THIS SUMMERY SOUP IS VERY QUICK AND EASY TO PREPARE AND CAN BE SERVED HOT OR CHILLED.

INGREDIENTS

2 Large ripe avocados

4 Cups chicken stock

1 Cup single cream

Salt and freshly ground white pepper

1 tbsp finely chopped coriander,

to garnish ( optional)

1.Cut the avocados in half length ways,remove the stones and mash the flesh in the stones and mash the flesh in the shell ( see Cook's Tip).put the mashed flesh into a strainer and,with a wooden flesh into a strainer and,with a wooden spoon,press it through the strainer into a warm soup bowl.

2.Heat the chicken stock with the cream in a saucepan.when the mixture is hot,but not boiling,whisk it into the pureed avocado.

3.Season to taste with salt and pepper.serve immediately,sprinkled with the coriander,if used.the soup may be served chilled,if you prefer.

COOK'S TIP ; MASH THE AVOCADOS IN THE SHELLS BY HOLDING EACH HALF IN THE PALM OF ONE HAND AND MASHING THE FLESH WITH A FORK.THIS STOPS THE AVOCADO SLITHERING ABOUT.