CHILLED AVOCADO AND CUCUMBER SOUP


ingredients

2 large ripe avocados
2 large cucumbers
2 c. chicken broth
juice of 2 limes
1/4 c. diced green chilies
1 c. (1/2 pt.) heavy cream
salt to taste
chopped chives (optional)

preparation

Peel and seed avocados and cucumbers. Blend avocados with 1 cup of broth until smooth in food processor or blender. Stir in lime juice. Set aside. Blend cucumbers, remaining 1 cup of broth and chilies until smooth. Combine with avocado mixture. Stir in cream and salt to taste. Serve very cold. Garnish with chives, if desired. Serves 4.