CHILLED AVOCADO SOUP

My new blogger friend, The Blushing Hostess, emailed me the other day to say she had a bushel of avocados that needed to be used, and asked if she could post my Chilled Avocado Soup recipe on her blog? I am always happy to share my recipes. It is certainly a perfect time of year to make this chilled rich soup. Enjoy.

CHILLED AVOCADO SOUP
Yields 10-12 servings

4 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded
1 clove of garlic, minced
4 green onions, chopped
5 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped jalapenos with juice
½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
3 cups sour cream
1 cup buttermilk
8 cups chicken broth, chilled, fat removed
Slat and pepper to taste
Chopped green onions

Process the avocados, garlic, 4 green onions, cilantro, jalapenos and Tabasco sauce in a blender until smooth. Add the sour cream. Process until blended.
Pour into a large bowl. Stir in the buttermilk and chicken broth.
Season with salt and pepper and chill covered for several hours. Ladle into soup bowls, sprinkle with chopped cilantro and green onion