Avocado Bean Soup With Fresh Herb Relish

The fresh herb relish of this flavorful chilled soup also makes a wonderful accompaniment to crostini or a fresh fruit and cheese tray.

Ingredients

• For the Soup
• 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable broth [or chicken broth]
• ½ cup (120 ml) plain dairy free yogurt [or low fat plain yogurt]
• 2 (320 g) avocados, halved, pitted, peeled
• 1 cup (185 g) navy beans, cooked, rinsed, drained
• ¼ each (20 g) lemon, peeled
• ½ teaspoon salt, optional
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded
• For the Fresh Herb Relish
• 2 Tablespoons (5 g) fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon onion, peeled, diced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Place all soup ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then increase to Variable 6. Blend for 40 seconds or until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to press the ingredients toward the blades.
3. For the relish: Combine the cilantro, zest, onion, and olive oil in a small bowl. Serve soup chilled or at room temperature, garnished with a Tablespoon of relish

Nutrition

1 serving 357g)

• Calories: 330

• Total Fat: 20g

• Total Carbohydrate: 29g

  • Dietary Fiber: 13g
  • Sugars: 5g

• Protein: 12g

• Cholesterol: 20mg

• Sodium: 1250mg