Cucumber-Avocado Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber (peeled and chopped)
- 2-3 ripe but firm avocados (peeled, pitted and chopped) about 1½ lbs
- 2 sliced scallions (white and light green parts only)
- 1 cup chicken broth (may substitute vegetable broth, more milk, or water)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon white pepper (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- parsley sprigs (as garnish)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 690g | |
| Calories 202 | |
| Calories from Fat 77 | 38% |
| Total Fat 8.58g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 4.68g | 19% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium 1062mg | 44% |
| Potassium 883mg | 25% |
| Total Carbs 20.89g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.3g | 11% |
| Sugars 16.32g | 11% |
| Protein 11.93g | 19% |
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