CHILLED AVOCADO AND GRAPE SOUP

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This is from The New Basics cookbook. I would never have made this on my own, but a friend made it and it was wonderful and refreshing!

Provided by nsomniak6

Categories     Berries

Time 4h

Yield 4-6 bowls, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup green seedless grape
1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
1/2 cup green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup cucumber, peeled & coarsely chopped
1/2 cup celery, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup scallion, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup white grape juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves or 2 tablespoons lime zest
salt & pepper
8 sprigs mint

Steps:

  • Puree the fruit & veggies in small batches in a food processor, adding white grape juice as necessary to keep blade from clogging. Do not puree completely; keep it somewhat chunky.
  • Transfer the mix to a bowl, add remaiing grape juice, lime juice, mint, salt& pepper, cover & chill 4 hours.
  • Ladle into chilled soup bowls or mugs, & garnish with mint sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 20.2, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 23.4, Protein 2.2

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