Avocado Soup Gerald from the New York Times

Ingredients

• 1-2 ripe avocados
• 3 drops of finely grated onions
• 2 cups chicken consomme
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup light sweet cream
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Wash and peel enough avocado to make 1 cup.

2. 2

   Combine all the ingredients in an electric blender OR mash the avocado and beat with the other ingredients until smooth and well-blended.

3. 3

   Store the mixture in a covered jar in the refrigerator until well-chilled.

4. 4

   Correct the seasonings and top each serving with a sprinkling of paprika.

5. 5

   NOTE: you can add a pinch of ground cumin OR oregano OR garlic salt OR chili powder - to taste.