Sb Phase 1 Green Gazpacho
- 2 1/2 lbs cucumber (3-4 medium), peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped
- 2 cu. roughly chopped leaf lettuce (about 6 leaves)
- 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
- 2 scallions, white and green parts, roughly chopped
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 2 tblsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tblsp water
- 1 tblsp evoo
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground cumin
- Cayenne
- 1 small avocado, diced
- In a blender, puree cucumbers, lettuce, pepper, scallions, garlic, lime juice, water, salt, and ucmin in batches until smooth. Season with additional salt and add cayenne to taste.
- Transfer to a large bowl. Chilll gazpacho at least 2 hours or overnight. When ready to serve, peel and dice avocado. Divide soup among 4 bowls, sprinkle avocado over soup, and serve.
- Variation: Try jalapeno or serrano chiles in place of cayenne, or top with a swirl of your favorite hot sauce (try a green one!). Add peeled tomatillos or chopped cilantro.
cucumber, leaf lettuce, green bell pepper, scallions, garlic, lime juice, water, evoo, salt, ground cumin, cayenne, avocado
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/sb-phase-1-green-gazpacho-50031735 (may not work)