Cold Avocado And Cucumber Soup

Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 3 avocados, ripe and unblemished
• 1 english cucumber, unpeeled, roughly chopped (about 2 cups)
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons sour cream, for serving
• hot pepper sauce, for serving (such as tabasco)

Recipe

• 1 slice the avocados in half lengthwise, working around the pit. twist to separate the halves. remove the pit and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh.
• 2 add the avocados, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice and chicken stock to a blender and puree until smooth, working in batches if necessary. season with salt and refrigerate until the soup is well chilled.
• 3 divide the soup among four chilled bowls. garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a dash of hot pepper sauce and serve.