# Dinner Tonight: Avocado Cucumber Soup

**By Paula Gallagher** · 2013-07-17

This recipe is perfect for these super hot days when all you feel like doing is sitting in front of a fan and drinking ice cold water. The crisp clean flavors of the cucumber and cilantro provide a nice balance to richness of the avocados. It is super easy to make and very refreshing... and because it is made with avocados, it is very healthy. Avocados are a source of [carotenoids](https://www.myvillagegreen.com/blog/nutritional-supplements/2011/04/18/antioxidant-power-of-carotenoids/#.Ud9ihm12RgY), especially lutein, as well as [folate](https://www.myvillagegreen.com/blog/nutritional-supplements/2010/11/30/10-facts-about-folic-acid/#.Ud9iuW12RgY). Ingredients:

-   2 ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
-   1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cubed
-   3/4 cup milk (I used organic 2% milk)
-   2 tablespoons cilantro
-   2 green onions, chopped
-   2 cups vegetable broth
-   pepper and salt to taste
-   1 tablespoon lemon juice

In a blender or food processor blend the first 5 ingredients, until smooth. Add the lemon juice, salt and pepper and as much vegetable broth as you want to make the desired consistency. Chill. And eat!

**Tags:** Category_Healthy Recipes, mono unsaturated fats, soups, weight loss

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> Source: [Village Green Apothecary](https://myvillagegreen.com/blogs/post/dinner-tonight-avocado-cucumber-soup)