•  2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
• 1 cup chicken stock or broth
• 1 cup heavy cream or sour cream
• 1-2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro or basil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• Ground hot red pepper

Cut the avocados up roughly and move to a blender or food processor. Slowly add the chicken stock and puree until smooth.

Transfer to a bowl and whisk in the cream and herbs.

Season to taste with the lemon juice, salt, pepper and hot red pepper. Chill in a tightly covered container or serve immediately.