Chilled avocado soup

Chilled avocado soup

Ingredients:
• 2 ripe avocados
• 600ml/1pt chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chilli powder
• salt
• 2 tablespoons sour cream, to serve

Method:
• Peel and stone the avocado.
• Blend or process the flesh into a purée.
• Add the remaining ingredients, except the sour cream, and blend until smooth.
• Allow to chill for a few hours before serving.
• To serve, add the sour cream, stir through and serve the soup chilled.


Serves 4