Cucumber and Avocado Gazpacho

The twist on the classic cold vegetable soup dish from Andalusia uses avocado for a delightfully creamy texture.

Hint: Chill all ingredients before preparing.

Prep: 12 min
Serves: 6 Save

Ingredients (9)

  • 4 cup lower-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 cup peeled, seeded and chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 cup each: chopped chives, parsley, basil and dill
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons, sour cream divided
  • 2 tablespoon chopped chives for garnish

Directions

  1. Place chicken broth, avocado, cucumber, herbs, yogurt, salt and pepper in blender or food processor. Purée until creamy. Chill.
  2. Serve in chilled soup bowls. Garnish each with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1 teaspoon chopped chives.

Winter Gin & Tonic

Ingredients (7)

  • 1.5 oz. Tanqueray No. Ten Gin
  • 1 Orange Slice, Peeled and Cut into Quarters
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick, Cut into Three Pieces
  • Tonic Water
  • 2-3 Dashes Citrus Bitters
  • Cinnamon Stick Garnish
  • Orange Slice Garnish