SUPER EASY-great winter soup

[Guest guest]

This is from Chef Suzanne Alex Ferrara's Raw Food Primer, which I

HIGHLY recommend.

 

It is called Avocado Heaven and I just LOVE it! It is sooo creamy

and comforting and with the addition of warm water and blending it

for a bit to warm it up, is so nice for the winter. Did I mention

that it is super easy?

 

Ok, put the flesh of one large avocado in the blender.

Add: 3 Tbl nama shoyu (I don't add this much, only use about

half...think it is too strong otherwise).

2 cloves of garlic (again, I think this is a bit much). I should

mention that I LOVE garlic and garlicky things...but this is not one

of those things that you want super garlicky...unless you are in the

mood for it. But, if you want comfort food....go with only 1 small-

med size clove.

1/8 tsp of cumin. Ok, I use at least 1/4 but probably 1/3-1/2 tsp

of cumin in this. I am a firm believer that there is almost no such

thing as too much cumin.

1 tsp fresh lime juice. If you add a little bit more, it will just

be lighter and fresher. In fact, add some more lime juice, and a

little more water and some cilantro...great lunch soup.

Now, get a cup of very warm water and add a little bit to the

blender. Blend it up till it is totally smooth. Now, add a little

water at a time till it is the right consistency. I usually use

about 3/4 c of water, maybe a smidge more b/c I don't like it too

thin, think it is better a little thicker.

 

Now, it calls for garnishing with red bell peppers but i don't think

it needs a thing and i am not a huge fan of bell peppers anyway, tho

i am trying to learn to be. It might also be good sprinkled with a

little chili powder or cayenne or something too.

 

Enjoy,

Kristi

[Guest guest]

Kristi,

Thanks for sharing super easy and good.