Avocado Gazpacho
50
Easy
Servings: 8 people
This no-cook dish with its vibrant color makes a great appetizer or starter soup. It's also made with avocado, a heart-healthy fruit that provides naturally good fats, is low in saturated fat, and is cholesterol- and sodium-free. Love One Today!
Start adding some color to your meals and snacks, because adding even one serving of color in the form of fruits and vegetables each day is a great way to start building a healthier you. All forms (fresh, frozen, canned and dried) and all colors count!
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 medium fresh Hass avocado
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cups yellow cherry tomatoes and (optional) cherry tomatoes, divided use
- 1 large cucumber (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh jalapeño minced (seeds and ribs discarded)
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 large cooked shrimp
Directions
- In a food processor or blender, process the water, avocado, and vinegar until smooth.
- Add 2 cups yellow cherry tomatoes, the cucumber, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, garlic, and salt, processing until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate the soup for at least 1 hour (it may be foamy and will need time to settle).
- Using 8 cocktail skewers, pierce 1 shrimp and 1 of the remaining 8 cherry tomatoes with each skewer. Garnish the soup with the skewers.
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