Lunch: Chilled Avocado-Cucumber Soup
The smooth texture of avocado gives chilled soup a thick consistency, making heavy or sour cream unnecessary; avocado can similarly stand in for butter or cheese in a sandwich.
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Ingredients
1 English cucumber
1 avocado
1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
1/4 c. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 scallion
1 jalapeno
1 c. nonfat plain yogurt
1 c. cold water
1 1/2 tsp. Coarse salt
1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Purée ingredients in a blender. Divide soup and reserved cucumber and avocado among 4 bowls. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Garnish with cilantro sprigs. Looking for vegetable recipes? Try our best asparagus recipes, eggplant recipes, or zucchini recipes.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 4
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 0 | ||
| Fat 0 | ||
| Carbohydrate 0 | ||
| Protein 0 | ||
