Green Cucumber & Mint Gazpacho
Whip up a refreshing and vibrant cucumber and avocado soup that's perfect for cooling down on a warm day or serving as a light starter. This creamy and zesty soup is bursting with fresh flavors from cucumber, yellow pepper, and a hint of mint, all blended together with yogurt and a touch of Tabasco sauce for a delightful kick. Top it off with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of mint and chives for a finishing touch. Chill it well and enjoy this chilled soup for a delightful burst of flavor!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber , halved lengthways, deseeded and roughly chopped
- 1 yellow pepper , deseeded and roughly chopped
- 2 garlic cloves , crushed
- 1 small avocado , chopped
- bunch spring onions , chopped
- small bunch mint , chopped
- 150ml pot fat-free natural yogurt
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- few shakes green Tabasco sauce
- snipped chives , to serve
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, blitz all the ingredients, reserving half the mint and yogurt, until smooth. Add a little extra vinegar, Tabasco and seasoning to taste, then add a splash of water if you like it thinner.
- Chill until very cold, then serve with a dollop more yogurt, mint, chives and a few ice cubes if you like. The soup will keep in the fridge for 2 days – just give it a good stir before serving.
Prep Time
PT20M
Yield
Serves 2
Nutrition
- Calories: 186 calories
- Fat Content: 11 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 15 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 14 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 5 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 8 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.28 milligram of sodium
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