Cooling Avocado Soup

| January 17, 2015

Enjoy this wholesome intermingling of naturally refreshing flavors with a dash of spicy verve. Avocados are a delicious source of Potassium, Vitamin E, and mono-unsaturated fats (which can reduce blood cholesterol which eaten in moderation).

Ingredients

  • 1 large ripe avocado, roughly chopped
  • 2 small cucumbers, roughly chopped
  • 1 scallion, green part only, chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves
  • 1 ½ cups coconut water
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper or ground cumin
  • Plain yogurt, for garnish

Directions

  1. Combine all the ingredients except the yogurt in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  2. If the soup is too thick, add more coconut water.
  3. Pour into serving bowls, cover and refrigerate for about an hour.
  4. Serve garnished with a dollop of yogurt and some chopped scallion.

Yields 2 Servings

Nutrition Information per serving: Calories 231; Total Fat 17g; Saturated Fat 1g; Carbohydrate 22g; Fiber 4g; Protein 6g; Sodium 209mg

Recipe adapted from I Quit Sugar, Sarah Wilson, 2013