Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2                    ripe avocados
   2      cups          chicken stock
     1/2  cup           cream
   1                    lemon -- juice of
                        paprika
   1      teaspoon      curry powder
                        salt and pepper

Preparation:

Avocados a.k.a. avocado pears are used for making soups, salads, and desserts. One of the biggest food surprises I experienced in Africa involved avocados. I visited a family as they were sitting down to a large bowl of mashed avocado. I was eager to join them as it was the first avocados of the season. When I took my first big spoonful my taste buds were shocked by the taste of sugar. They had mashed the avocados with sugar and were eating it as a dessert. I was expecting something completely different. Mash together the avocado flesh, lemon juice, cream and curry powder. Season to taste. Blend with the stock and bring to a boil. Pour into bowls and garnish with paprika.