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Cucumber Soup with Wasabi-Avocado Cream Recipe

Cucumber Soup with Wasabi-Avocado Cream Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 english cucumbers (3 1/2 lb total), peeled and sliced
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 tbsp distilled white vinegar
3 tsp kosher salt
1 ripe california avocado, peeled and pitted
1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 (8-oz) container plain yogurt
1 tsp wasabi paste (or 1 1/2 tsp wasabi powder mixed with 1/2 tsp water) , or to taste
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
1 1/2 cups ice cubes
garnish: finely chopped fresh chives

Directions:

Purée cucumbers with water, vinegar, and 2 teaspoons kosher salt in batches in a blender until smooth.
Mash together avocado, lime juice, and remaining teaspoon kosher salt until smooth. Whisk in yogurt, wasabi paste, chives, and pepper to taste.
Just before serving, blend soup with ice in batches until smooth. Serve topped with avocado cream.
Cooks' note: Soup (before blending with ice) and avocado cream can be made 1 day ahead and kept, separately, chilled and covered.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	75.79 Kcal (317 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.63g	6%
Cholesterol	0.61mg	0%
Sodium	1087.76mg	45%
Potassium	166.41mg	4%
Total Carbs	8.04g	3%
Sugars	5.9g	24%
Dietary Fiber	4.26g	17%
Protein	3.27g	7%
Vitamin C	11mg	18%
Iron	79.8mg	443%
Calcium	56.6mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	20.03 Kcal (84 kJ)
Calories from fat	8.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.96g	6%
Cholesterol	0.16mg	0%
Sodium	287.43mg	45%
Potassium	43.97mg	4%
Total Carbs	2.12g	3%
Sugars	1.56g	24%
Dietary Fiber	1.13g	17%
Protein	0.86g	7%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	18%
Iron	21.1mg	443%
Calcium	15mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
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