Cool Avocado Soup - My Panera(TM)

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 20 Minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

2 avocados pitted and peeled

1/2 english cucumber peeled and chopped

4 scallions, green parts only corasely chopped

2 cup(s) low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth

1 lime juiced

1/3 cup(s) cilantro or parsley leaves and thin stems packed

1 jalapeno peppers seeded and coarsley chopped

1 clove(s) garlic coarsley chopped

1/8 teaspoon(s) cumin ground

1/8 teaspoon(s) paprika

1/2 teaspoon(s) salt

4 slice(s) panera bread tomato basil bread toasted and cut into wedges

cilantro sprigs (optional)

Directions:

1. Puree everything but the bread in a blender until very smooth, 2 to 3 minutes stopping to scrape down sides once or twice. Cover tightly with the blender lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 6 hours.
2. Puree again just before serving, adding a little cold water if necessary to thin the soup. Serve with the Panera Bread Tomato Basil toast and garnish with cilantro.

By RecipeOfHealth.com