CHILLED AVOCADO & CUCUMBER SOUP

Chilled Avocado & Cucumber Soup image

Provided by o0o0o

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 avocado
1/2 English cucumbers or 4 small cucumbers
1/2 cup yogurt
1 1/2 cups ice-cold water
1 jalapeno peppers or 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 green onion
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 clove garlic

Steps:

If using jalapeno pepper, remove seeds and chop coarsely.
Peel and chop cucumbers into small cubes.
Do the same with the avocado.
Now, put everything into blender or food processor and process till smooth.
Thin mixture to desired consistency with extra water, then season again with salt and pepper to your liking.
Chill for 2 hours in fridge.
Garnish options: sprig of mint, couple of cilantro leaves, chopped tomatoes, couple of grilled shrimp or scallops, or some sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.9, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 4, Sodium 893.5, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 9, Protein 2.5