Garden of Eden Soup Recipe

Name: Garden of Eden Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large English or other thin-skinned cucumber, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup plain yogurt, plus more for garnish; 1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves; 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar, more as needed; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, more as needed; 6 large fresh mint leaves; 1 medium jalapeno, coarsely chopped (for less heat, remove the seeds first); 1 large scallion, chopped into 1-inch pieces; Kosher salt; 3/4 cup water; 2 large avocados (about 1 1/4 pounds), flesh scooped out and coarsely mashed with a fork; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Thinly sliced chives, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 large English or other thin-skinned cucumber, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup plain yogurt, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar, more as needed
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, more as needed
6 large fresh mint leaves
1 medium jalapeno, coarsely chopped (for less heat, remove the seeds first)
1 large scallion, chopped into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt
3/4 cup water
2 large avocados (about 1 1/4 pounds), flesh scooped out and coarsely mashed with a fork
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Thinly sliced chives, for garnish

1
Combine the cucumber, yogurt, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice, mint, jalapeno, scallion, 1 teaspoon salt, and the water in a blender.
2
Puree just until smooth.
3
Add the avocados and pulse a few times just to blend.
4
(Dont blend any more than necessary, as it will over-aerate and thicken the soup undesirably.)
5
Transfer to a bowl and whisk constantly as you slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
6
Taste and stir in more salt, vinegar, or lime juice as needed.
7
Garnish with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of chives.

162

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large English or other thin-skinned cucumber, seeded and coarsely chopped, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, plus more for garnish, 1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar, more as needed, and more.

Yes, Garden of Eden Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Garden of Eden Soup

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