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Dana Benigno

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Recipe of the Week

Chilled Avocado Cucumber Soup
The Wine Experience Wine Recommendation: Sauvignon Blanc

Serves 4

Ingredients:


2 Large seedless cucumber, sliced (don't peel)
1/4 Cup of water
1 Cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 Large avocado chopped
3 Scallions (white part only)
1/4 Cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
1/4 Cup loosely packed parsley leaves
2 tbs fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 Small carrot, grated

1. In a blender, place the cucumber, avocado, herbs, scallions,and water. Puree until smooth. Add the yogurt and puree to combine.

2. Season with the lime juice and puree until blended. Add the salt and pepper and taste. If soup seems too thick, add a little water. Serve chilled and garnish with grated carrot and a cilantro leaf.

 






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