Rich Avocado Soup
Ingredients
- 4cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 3ripe Hass avocados, peeled
- 1/2 cupfresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cupfresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoonsmoked paprika
- 1/2 cupfiltered water
- 1/4 teaspoonsalt
- 1/2red bell pepper, cut into strips for garnish
Method
- Place the cucumbers, avocados, cilantro, water, and salt into a high-speed blender and process until you reach a smooth consistency.
- Season to taste.
- Place in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each with a strip of bell pepper.
Notes
This cold soup is one of my favorites for warm days, and it's rich in good fats. The benefit of a raw soup like this one is that none of the enzymes or vitamins has been compromised, as there is no heat in the preparation.