Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 4 ripe avocados
  • 1 cup sour cream, plus additional (to garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon limes or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper, To taste

Method

  • Heat the butter in a saucepan over moderate heat and stir in the flour.
  • Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
  • Boil for 5 minutes, remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Peel and pit 3 of the avocados and combine them with the remaining ingredients in an electric food processor or blender. Add about 2 cups of the cooled chicken stock and puree until smooth.
  • Pour the avocado mixture into the saucepan with the remaining chicken stock and stir to combine.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Immediately before serving, peel, pit, and dice the remaining avocado.
  • Serve garnished with the diced avocado and a dollop of sour cream if desired.