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Cucumber Avocado Gazpacho

A refreshing and creamy cold soup made with cucumbers, avocados, and a hint of lime, perfect for hot summer days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Spanish
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 medium cucumbers peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped
  • 1 medium ripe avocado peeled and pitted
  • 1 cup vegetable broth low-sodium recommended
  • 1 small jalapeño seeded and chopped (optional for heat)
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Start by peeling and seeding the cucumbers. Cut them into rough chunks to make blending easier.
  2. Next, peel and pit the avocado. Cut it into chunks as well.
  3. Mince the garlic and chop the jalapeño if using. This will add a nice kick to the gazpacho.
Blend the Gazpacho
  1. In a blender, combine the chopped cucumbers, avocado, vegetable broth, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Taste the gazpacho and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lime juice if necessary.
Chill and Serve
  1. Transfer the gazpacho to a bowl or container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the soup to chill.
  2. When ready to serve, ladle the gazpacho into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro.
  3. Enjoy your refreshing cucumber avocado gazpacho!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This gazpacho can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. The flavors will deepen and improve overnight.

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