Cucumber Avocado Soup

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This is a SIMPLE and YUMMY recipe for a light and cleansing soup that everyone loves!   Serve it on it's own, or as a starter for a light summer meal. 

Recipe from:  Goop

Ingredients:  Serves 1

  • zest of 1/2 lime
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and seeded, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 avocado, peeled and roughly chopped

Directions:

Blend everything together until totally creamy and smooth.  Refrigerate for up to 3 hours and serve cold.  I added a dollop of plain yogurt for a little extra creaminess.  Feel free to leave that out for a vegan soup.

Why I love this: 

Due to their high water content, cucumbers are both hydrating and low in calories – only 13 per cup. Additionally, cucumbers contain vitamin C and caffeic acid, both of which reduce swelling and soothe skin irritations by preventing water retention. Avocado adds a nice dose of heart healhty fats, and makes the soup creamy and delicious.

 

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Co-Founder | Nutritionist

Lisa is the Co-Founder and Nutritionist at Tuesday Foods. Always dressed for action in her workout clothes, Lisa found her calling as a fitness and nutrition expert from her background in the sport of gymnastics – learning early on that how you feel, and how well you perform is directly related to what you eat, and how you move your body every day. A former competitive gymnast and coach, Lisa holds a BS in Exercise Physiology, a MS in Nutritional Science, and is a Certified Nutritionist and Health Coach.

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