Hot guacamole soup

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Ripe avocado
2largesLeaves romaine (or other) lettuce
¼cupChopped green onions, with tops
1Clove garlic, mashed
2tablespoonsLime or lemon juice
1To 2 Tbsp pure ground chili
4Sprigs fresh coriander (cilantro)
4cupsChicken stock

Directions

Serves 4

Cut avocado into quarters, remove pit and peel, and put the flesh in a blender or processor. Tear the romaine leaves into pieces and add to blender. Add remaining ingredients, together with half the stock, and puree until smooth. Combine with remaining stock in a pan and simmer, covered, 10 minutes.

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