COLD AVOCADO AND CUCUMBER SOUP WITH DILL

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Categories     Soup/Stew

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons fresh dill
2 teaspoons salt
Cayenne pepper
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon olive oil, optional
Half a lime, juiced, optional

Steps:

  • 1. In a food processor or blender, purée garlic, cucumber and avocado, scraping down sides if necessary. Add buttermilk, 3/4 cup water, dill, salt, a pinch of cayenne, black pepper and half the orange juice. Blend until smooth. 2. Add remaining orange juice in increments until you like the flavor. Cover and refrigerate. Serve soup chilled, garnished, if desired, with shrimp tossed with olive oil and lime juice.

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