Cucumber, Avocado, and Lime Soup (NES)

By hmp13

Ingredients

• 10 ripe avocados, peeled and quartered
• 2 english cucumbers, peeled and diced, divided
• 1 bunch scallions, diced, divided
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice of 3 limes
• Zest of 2 limes
• 6 cups vegetable stock
• 2 cups light cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 dashes Tabasco sauce
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Place the avocados in a stockpot. Add half the cucumbers and half the scallions. Add the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, stock, cream, cilantro, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper.

Puree the soup in the pot using a hand blender or working in batches with a regular blender until completely smooth. Stir in the remaining cucumbers and scallions. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.