Sopa de Aguacate

Sopa de Aguacate ("Avocado Soup" in English) is a Mexican favorite. This recipe serves 4 when prepared as followed.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or butter substitute
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 13³/₄-oz can of chicken broth
• Bottled hot pepper sauce
• 1 large seeded & peeled avocado
• 1 cup light cream

Other things needed

• 1¹/₂-quart saucepan
• Blender

Instructions

1. Melt butter in saucepan, stir in flour
2. Add broth and a few dashes of hot pepper sauce
3. Cook until thickened and light simmer
4. Combine avocado and cream in blender. Blend until smooth
5. Add avocado mixture to saucepan and heat thoroughly

Garnish with additional avocado or onions if desired.