Cold Avocado Soup

Name: Cold Avocado Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 seedless cucumber, chopped; 1 medium avocado, peeled and pitted; 1 shallot, chopped; 2 tbsp. plain yogurt; 2 tbsp. fresh mint, plus one sprig; 4 tsp. fresh lime juice; 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp. ground cumin; 1 radish, chopped

By Cheryl SlocumPublished: Jun 2, 2007

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Tina Rupp

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Cal/Serv:

Cool and velvety smooth, our cold avocado soup is the perfect way to start a leisurely summer dinner.

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Ingredients

1/2 seedless cucumber, chopped
1 medium avocado, peeled and pitted
1 shallot, chopped
2 Tbsp. plain yogurt
2 Tbsp. fresh mint, plus one sprig
4 tsp. fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1 radish, chopped

Directions

1. Step 1Place the cucumber, avocado, shallot, yogurt, 2 tablespoons mint, lime juice, salt, pepper, cumin, and 1 cup cold water in a blender, and process until smooth.
2. Step 2Chill for at least 1 hour. Serve garnished with the radish and remaining mint leaves.

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