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ASPARAGUS SOUP

 

This may be garnished with asparagus tips, shaved fennel and radishes

marinated in vinegar, truffle oil, salt and pepper.

 

INGREDIENTS

 

1/2 avocado (about 3 ounces), peeled and pitted; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2

cup chopped asparagus; 2 tablespoons chopped peeled celery; 1

tablespoon Nama Shoyu, or other raw organic soy sauce; 1 tablespoon +

3/4 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons chopped green onion; 1 teaspoon

minced garlic; 1 thyme sprig; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon; 2

ounces fresh spinach; Pinch cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; Freshly

ground pepper to taste; Olive oil to taste (optional)

 

INSTRUCTIONS

 

Combine the avocado, water, asparagus, celery, soy sauce, lemon juice,

green onion, garlic, thyme, tarragon and spinach in a blender. Blend

until you have a smooth puree.

 

Pass the mixture through a chinois or other fine mesh sieve. Season

with cayenne, salt and pepper. Swirl in optional olive oil before

serving.

 

Serves 3.

 

PER SERVING: 65 calories, 2 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate, 4 g fat (1 g

saturated), 0 cholesterol, 976 mg sodium, 2 g fiber.