Cucumber-Yogurt Soup with Avocado

This gorgeous, no-cook soup is quickly made in the food processor. Chill it for at least 3 hours before serving. As the soup chills, the flavors meld and the texture becomes smoother.


Cucumber-Yogurt Soup with Avocado


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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  large  (8-ounce) white onion (preferably sweet), peeled and quarteredOn Sale
  • 1  pound  cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into big chunksOn Sale
  • 1  medium-size  ripe avocadoOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  cups  plain yogurt (preferably whole-milk)On Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oilOn Sale
  • 1 to 2  cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 3/4  teaspoon  ground cumin (preferably toasted and freshly ground)On Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  kosher salt; more to tasteOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  loosely packed fresh basil leavesOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  fresh mint leavesOn Sale
  • 2 to 3  tablespoons  fresh lemon juiceOn Sale
  •     Freshly ground black pepperOn Sale

Directions
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Put the onion chunks in the food processor; pulse to chop finely. Scoop into a sieve, rinse under cold water, and set aside to drain. Put the cucumber chunks in the food processor; pulse to chop finely. Add the drained onion and pulse to combine. Set aside 3/4 cup of the cucumber-onion mix to stir into the soup at the end. Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the pulp and drop it into the food processor with the remaining cucumber-onion mixture. Add the yogurt, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and salt. Puree until fairly smooth. Using a sharp knife, slice the basil and mint leaves into shreds and then stir them into the soup along with the lemon juice, 1 cup cold water, and the reserved cucumber-onion mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill for several hours. Before serving, check for consistency, gradually adding another 1/2 to 1 cup cold water to thin the soup if necessary. Add more lemon juice and salt if needed and serve.

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