The smooth texture of avocado gives this chilled soup a thick consistency, making additional cream unnecessary; avocado can similarly stand in for butter or cheese in a sandwich. Avocado is a great source of healthy fats and is extremely satisfying and filling.
Cooling Cucumber Avocado Soup
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 2 lbs Cucumbers Peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
- 2 Ripe Avocados Pitted and peeled
- 3 tbsp Lime juice Freshly squeezed
- 1/8 tsp Honey
- 1 tsp Sea salt
- pinch Cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp Fresh mint Finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley Finely chopped
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of the water into the blender, then add the cucumbers, avocados, lime juice, honey, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and the cayenne. Blend until extremely smooth, gradually adding more water until you reach the desired consistency. Taste and adjust the amount of salt, adding as much as 3/4 teaspoon more. Chill for at least 2 hours, then stir in the mint and parsley just before serving.