Cold Avocado Soup

From Country Living

 

Serves: 4 Edit
Yields: Half-cup servings.

Ingredients

  • 1  avocado
  • 3/4 cup(s) buttermilk ( I use a vegan substitute with Almond Milk and Vinegar)
  • 1/2 cup(s) low-sodium chicken broth (I use a Vegan Vegetable Broth substitute)
  • 1/4 cup(s) scallions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon(s) scallions, chopped
  • 1/2  garlic clove
  • 1/2 cup(s) water
  • 1 tablespoon(s) lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt (I use Sea Salt for mineral content)
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup(s) radish, shredded

Directions

  1. Make the soup: Combine the avocado, 1/2 cup buttermilk, chicken broth, 2 tablespoons scallions, and garlic in a blender and process until very smooth. Transfer the soup to a large bowl and, while stirring, add the rest of the buttermilk, water, lime juice, salt, and cayenne. Divide among 4 bowls and serve immediately or chill for up to eight hours. Garnish with 1 tablespoon each of radish and scallion.

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