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CHILLED AVOCADO SOUP

This creamy soup combines avocado, coconut milk, broth, onion, garlic, jalapeño and cilantro. It is easy to make and a sure hit for anyone who loves avocados!

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 large jalapeño pepper, seeds & membranes removed, and finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh cilantro leaves
  • 3 Hass avocados, peeled
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt (or more to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups organic  vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup coconut milk

Instructions

Heat the coconut oil in a sauce pan set over medium-low heat.

Add the onion and jalapeño pepper, and cook (without browning) until the onion is soft and translucent, 7 to 10 minutes.

Add the minced garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.

Stir in the cilantro.

Cool slightly.

Place the avocados and 1 1/2 cups broth in a food processor or  blender.

Pulse until finely chopped.

Add the remaining broth, along with the cooked onion mixture, salt and pepper.

Blend until smooth.

Pour the soup into a bowl and stir in the  coconut milk.

Cover the soup and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Serve chilled.

So delicious! Enjoy!

Jenna

TROPICAL GREENS SMOOTHIE

During the hot summer months I enjoy starting the day with a bright and refreshing smoothie. What do you like to put in your smoothie?

Ingredients

1/2 cup diced mango

Juice of 1-2 small limes

1 peeled cucumber

1-2 green figs (Trader Joe’s has Organic Green Figs in the freezer section)

1-4 cup(s) of liquid: unsweetened almond milk, coconut water or celery water. Adjust amount of liquid to your taste and thickness desired.

Large handful of cilantro leaves (no stems please)

Large handful of baby spinach

Preparing your Tropical Greens Smoothie

Place the cilantro leaves, cucumber, figs, baby spinach and almond milk in a blender or food processor and purée until smooth.

Add the mango and lime juice and purée once more until you get the consistency you like.

Pour your smoothie into a chilled glass and enjoy!

Blessings,

Jenna

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