Crema Fria De Palta (Cold Avocado Soup)

A Chilean recipe.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 bowls

Ingredients

• 2  cups  diced avocados
• 2  cups  cold chicken broth
• 1 -2  cup  cold milk
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons  finely minced fresh cilantro or 2  tablespoons chives
• 1  tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and finely diced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Puree the avocados with the chicken broth in a blender until smooth. Pour in enough milk to make a thick but pourable soup. (may not use all 2 cups, may use less).
2. Add the lemon juice and season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne to bring out the delicate flavors.
3. Garnish with the cilantro and tomato. Serve at once, because the soup tends to discolor rapidly.