Cold Avocado and Buttermilk Soup

Directions

1. 1

   1/3 c Coarsely chopped sweet -onion, such as Vidalia 2 1/2 c Cold chicken broth, all fat -removed 3 Thoroughly ripe avocados 1 1/2 c Butterm

2. 2

   Peel and chunk in 2 1/2 of the avocados, reserving the remaining half for garnish

3. 3

   Puree again, adding broth as necessary

4. 4

   Transfer the soup to a large bowl

5. 5

   Add any remaining broth the buttermilk to the blender and whir briefly to pick as much avocado as possible

6. 6

   Add to the soup, along with the extract and sugar, if desired

7. 7

   Both of these rather surprising ingredients enhance avocado when used in tiny amounts

8. 8

   Stir well, taste and adjust the salt