Name: Chilled Avocado Cucumber Soup
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 medium cucumber; 1 ripe small California avocado; 1 scallion; 1 garlic clove; 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup cold water; 1/2 cup ice cubes; Garnish: 2 fresh coriander sprigs

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

1/2 medium cucumber

1 ripe small California avocado

1 scallion

1 garlic clove

2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup plain yogurt

1/2 cup cold water

1/2 cup ice cubes

Garnish: 2 fresh coriander sprigs

Preparation

Step 1
Peel cucumber and cut into 4 pieces. Quarter avocado, removing pit, and peel. Cut scallion into large pieces. In a blender purée all ingredients until smooth and season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Serve soup garnished with coriander.

Recipe notes

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