I’m swamped with work today, but I just took a quick lunch break and made some soup. I know it’s wintertime, but even though it’s cold, for me, this recipe is like a quick trip to tropical climes. And it’s fast! All you need is a blender.

One or two avocados
Buttermilk
Chicken or mushroom broth, the strongly flavored kind
Chopped cilantro
Diced ginger
Cumin
Chilies (pick your favorite)
Lemon juice

Blend at the highest speed. Enjoy! If you’re serving it to guests, you can strain it for effect. I like it slightly chunky, myself.

I can’t believe I just drank the whole blenderful, but then again, I never met a glass of buttermilk or avocado I didn’t love. Hat tip to the incomparable Ms. Jaffrey.