Recipe: Chilled Avocado, Asparagus and Spinach Soup

This cool, green and creamy soup is very satisfying and healthy. It’s powered up with spinach and seasoned with fresh herbs. You’ll enjoy the unique, fresh flavors.

Ingredients

2 avocados– peeled and pitted (about 12 ounces)
2 cups water
2 cups asparagus – chopped, woody bottoms removed
2 tablespoon celery – peeled, chopped
4 teaspoon lite soy sauce
2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon green onions – chopped
1 teaspoon fresh garlic – minced
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 ½ teaspoon fresh tarragon – chopped, stems removed
1 ½ cups fresh spinach – packed
Pinch cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients in a tall pot or deep mixing bowl and puree with a vertical stick blender until smooth; or place all ingredients in a blender and blend until a smooth puree.

Nutrition information

Makes five servings.

Nutrition information (per serving)

Calories: 160
Sodium: 480mg
Sugars: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Saturated Fat: 2g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrate: 12g

Source: Lifestyle 180, Cleveland Clinic Wellness