Soups & Salads

Chilled Spring Avocado-Cucumber Soup

Name: Chilled Spring Avocado-Cucumber Soup
Prep time: 20 s
Total time: 80 s
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 can (12 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 large or 3 small ripe avocadoeshalvedpittedpeeled and diced (about 2 1/2 cups total); 1 cup water; 1 cup sliced unpeeled cucumber; 1/3 cup snipped fresh dill; Diced cucumbersfinely chopped red onion and chopped fresh dill for garnish (optional)

CARNATION® MILKS

Level

Easy

Prep

20 min

Servings

8 servings (about 2/3 cup per serving)

This Chilled Spring Avocado-Cucumber Soup is full of fresh flavors and bursting with colors. It is simple to make using a blender. Garnish with finely chopped red onion, diced cucumber and chopped fresh dill for a festive flourish that will impress friends and family. Perfect for a simple entertaining option.

KEY INGREDIENTS

Evaporated Milk

NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk

12 oz

INGREDIENTS

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1 can (12 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk
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1/4 cup red wine vinegar
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2 large or 3 small ripe avocadoes, halved, pitted, peeled and diced (about 2 1/2 cups total)
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1 cup water
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1 cup sliced unpeeled cucumber
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1/3 cup snipped fresh dill
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Diced cucumbers, finely chopped red onion and chopped fresh dill for garnish (optional)

MAKE IT

Step 1

Combine evaporated milk and vinegar in small bowl; let stand for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Place avocadoes, water, evaporated milk mixture, 1 cup cucumber and 1/3 cup dill in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Season with coarse salt and ground black pepper. Cover; refrigerate for 1 hour (can be made up to 4 hours in advance).