Cold Avocado And Cucumber Soup With Dill

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill
• 2 teaspoons salt
• cayenne pepper
• black pepper, freshly ground to taste
• 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a food processor or blender, puree garlic, cucumber and avocado, scraping down sides if necessary. add buttermilk, 3/4 cup water, dill, salt and a pinch of cayenne, black pepper and half the orange juice. blend until smooth.
• 2 add remaining orange juice in increments until you like the flavor. cover and refrigerate. serve soup chilled, garnish with shrimp, lime juice and olive oil if desired.