Spicy Avocado-Cucumber Soup

• Two 12-ounce cucumberspeeled, seeded and chopped
• 2 Hass avocados, coarsely chopped
• 2 teaspoons Thai green curry paste
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
• 1 serrano chile, seeded and chopped
• One 13-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• Salt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, for garnish
• 10 cilantro sprigs, for garnish

1. In a food processor, puree the cucumbers until smooth.
2. Add the avocados, curry paste, sugar, lime zest and chile.
3. Process until blended.
4. Add 3 1/2 cups of water, the coconut milk and lime juice and process until smooth.
5. Transfer the soup to a large bowl and season with salt.
6. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, 15 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, in a skillet, toast the coconut over low heat, stirring a few times, until lightly browned and crisp, 3 minutes.
8. Let cool.
9. Ladle the soup into small bowls or cups, garnish with the toasted coconut flakes and cilantro sprigs and serve.

avocados, green curry, sugar, lime zest, serrano chile, milk, lime juice, salt, unsweetened coconut flakes, cilantro

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/spicy-avocado-cucumber-soup (may not work)