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.