Ingredients

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 2 large lettuce leaves (romaine or other dark green lettuce)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion (with tops)
  • 1 clove garlic, mashed
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried cilantro or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 4 cups Swanson(R) Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness(R) or Certified Organic)
  • Sour cream
  • Minced red pepper

Method

  • 1. Cut the avocado into quarters and remove the pit and peel. Tear the lettuce into pieces.
  • 2. Place the avocado, lettuce, onions, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, cilantro and 2 cups of the chicken broth in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth.
  • 3. Pour the avocado mixture into a 2-quart saucepan. Add the remaining broth. Cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Serve with the sour cream and red pepper.