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Fresh Chilled Cucumber Avocado Gazpacho with Shrimp

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A refreshing and creamy cold soup combining ripe avocados, crisp cucumbers, and cooked shrimp, perfect for hot summer days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large English cucumbers, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 ripe Hass avocados, peeled and pitted
  • 1 cup cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp (medium-sized, tails removed)
  • 2 stalks green onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel and roughly chop the cucumbers, peel and pit the avocados, chop the green onions, and mince the garlic. This prep should take about 10 minutes.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine cucumbers, avocados, green onions, garlic, vegetable broth, olive oil, and lime juice. Blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
  3. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper gradually, tasting and adjusting seasoning.
  4. Transfer the blended gazpacho to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and meld flavors.
  5. If shrimp are not cooked, sauté them quickly in olive oil with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lime until opaque, about 3 minutes. Let cool. If using pre-cooked shrimp, thaw and pat dry.
  6. Serve the chilled gazpacho in bowls or glasses, topping each with a generous spoonful of shrimp and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.

Notes

If the gazpacho is too thick after chilling, stir in a little more vegetable broth or cold water to loosen it. Chill serving bowls beforehand for a cooler experience. Use ripe avocados for best flavor and texture. Season gradually with salt to avoid overpowering. For vegan version, omit shrimp and add toasted pepitas or sliced almonds. Avoid freezing as texture may be affected.

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