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Chilled Avocado Cucumber Soup
recipe courtesy of Gourmet Magazine
Show:  Cooking Live
Episode:  Chilled Soups
1/2 medium cucumber
1 ripe small California avocado
1 scallion
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup ice cubes
Garnish:
2 fresh coriander sprigs

Peel cucumber and cut into 4 pieces. Quarter avocado, removing pit, and peel. Cut scallion into large pieces. In a blender puree all ingredients until smooth and season with salt and pepper.
Serve soup garnished with coriander.

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Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 2 servings

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