1 large ripe avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 clove garlic
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper flakes or a few drops Tabasco
1 1/2 cups cracked ice
1/2 cup cream or milk
Into the container of a blender, put the avocado, broth, garlic and pepper flakes. Cover and blend on high speed for 15 seconds. Remove cover and add the ice and milk or cream. Cover and blend for 10 seconds longer. Stir before pouring.
Serve sprinkled with chopped chives, dill, cilantro or parsley. Serves 6.
"The Blender Cookbook."
Thursday, September 23, 1999
