Chilled Avocado and Cucumber Soup

By SallySmo

Ingredients

• 4 small cucumbers (or 1/2 English cucumber)
• 1 avocado
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1 jalapeno pepper or 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 cups ice-cold water
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 green onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

. If using a jalapeno pepper, remove the seeds and chop coarsely.
2. Peel and chop the cucumbers and avocado into small cubes.
3. Place everything in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
4. Thin the mixture to the desired consistency with extra water, then season again with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours before serving.
6. Garnish options: sprig of mint, couple of cilantro leaves, chopped tomatoes, couple of grilled shrimp or scallops, or some sour cream.
-Brenda Damuth

Servings: 4

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 134
Calories from fat: 76
Total fat: 8.4g
Cholesterol: 3mg
Total carbs: 14.9g
Fiber: 3.9g
Protein: 2.5g