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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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)