Chilled Courgette and Avocado Soup

Courgette season is in full swing and they’ve taken over the farmer’s markets! To pick out the best zucchini squash that’s bursting with flavour, choose the ones that aren’t too large – once they grow too big, their flavour diminishes. Courgette is very high in complex carbohydrates, which is excellent for sustained energy production, as well as antioxidants, vitamin C, and fibre. To get the most nutrients, try steaming or lightly cooking the squashes instead of eating them raw.

Ingredients

2 Cucumber, fresh
1 Cucumber
1 Onion, raw
1 Avocado
10 Cilantro
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
1 1/2 Cups Vegetable Broth, low-sodium
1/2 Cup Greek Yogurt, plain, non-fat
1/8 Teaspoon Cumin, ground
1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt

Directions

Grill or boil cucumber and onion until tender.

Allow ingredients to cool completely to room temperature, 21°C/70°F or less.

Once cooled completely, add the cucumber and the onion to your NutriBullet along with the broth and blend briefly.

Add cucumber, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and half the avocado to NutriBullet and blend again. Transfer soup to a glass bowl and chill for one hour.

Once ready to serve, stir in Greek yogurt and cumin to thicken the soup and add flavour. Pour the creamy cold soup into portioned bowls and top with the other half of the diced avocado.

Enjoy!