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Chilled Avocado-Cucumber Soup

Chilled Avocado-Cucumber Soup

Recipe by By Mackenzie Edwards
Servings

4

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Ingredients

  • 1 English cucumber, peeled and diced ( 1/4 cup reserved for garnish)

  • 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and diced ( 1/4 cup reserved for garnish)

  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs for garnish

  • 1 scallion, white and pale-green parts only, coarsely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)

  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and coarsely chopped

  • 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt

  • 1 cup cold water

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

  • Puree 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.