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Fresh Cucumber Avocado Gazpacho

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A quick, easy, and hydrating summer soup blending creamy avocado with crisp cucumber and a bright lime zing. Perfectly chilled, this refreshing gazpacho is light, nourishing, and ideal for hot days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large Persian cucumbers, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 ripe Hass avocado, peeled and pitted
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (125 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (30 ml)
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or substitute fresh parsley)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (30 ml)
  • ½ cup cold water (120 ml)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel and roughly chop 2 large Persian cucumbers into chunks. Remove the skin and pit from 1 ripe Hass avocado and cut into pieces. This should take about 5 minutes.
  2. In your blender, combine cucumbers, avocado, ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill. Pour in 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and ½ cup cold water.
  3. Pulse the mixture on high for about 1-2 minutes until silky smooth. If too thick, add more cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  4. Add kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper gradually, blending and tasting as you go to balance the flavors.
  5. Transfer the gazpacho to a bowl or pitcher, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and let flavors meld.
  6. Give it a final stir before serving. Garnish with a sprig of dill or thin cucumber slices if desired. Serve cold.

Notes

Use ripe avocados for best flavor and texture. Adjust garlic amount to taste or roast for milder flavor. Chill soup thoroughly for best taste. Add more water to thin or more avocado/yogurt to thicken. Substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt or silken tofu for dairy-free version. Avoid freezing leftovers due to avocado texture changes.

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Keywords: gazpacho, cucumber soup, avocado soup, summer soup, cold soup, hydrating soup, easy recipe, healthy soup, vegetarian, gluten-free

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