Cucumber Avocado Soup

After Mondays post on the benefits of eating avocado...I hunted for more recipes to use this delicious fruit. If you love gazpacho, then you'll love this recipe. If you have any in your recipe box please share in the comments or email me!!!

The ingredients are reminiscent of a spa treatment – cucumber, avocado and yogurt... if you have extra why not use some for a facial?

By request of my doctor (due to several cluster migraines and painful acid reflux in the last few months) that I do an elimination diet to see if it is something in my diet that is triggering my migraines. This is one of many I will posted during the next few weeks as I embark on this new adventure. To learn more about the elimination diet refer to my previous post

Both cucumbers and avocado are health promoting foods. Avocados in particular are a source of good monounsaturated fat that's proven to help lower cholesterol. Adding healthy fat to a meal is essential to feeling satiated. I eat cucumbers for three skin-loving reasons: vitamin C, high water content and silica.

Cucumber Avocado Soup

Ingredients:

4 cups of cucumber, peeled and seeds removed and cut into small chunks
2-3 avocados, peeled, pitted and mashed
2/3 cup organic plain yogurt (non-fat is fine, but it will be much more delicious with full-fat)
Juice from 2 freshly squeezed limes
1 clove of minced garlic

Method:

Place the cucumbers in a food processor or blender and puree until completely smooth. Add the avocados, yogurt, lime juice, garlic and blend until smooth. Place in fridge until completely cooled, season to your taste. Serve with a drizzle of EVOO.

ENJOY on a hot summer day!