Raw Avocado Soup

• 3 large avocados, chopped
• 2 large cucumbers, chopped
• 2 large tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 medium red onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small red or green chili OR 1/2 tsp hot sauce, to taste (if you're not eating raw)
• approximately 1/3-1/2 cup water OR vegetable broth (if you're not eating raw)
• juice from two large limes (about 3 tbsp)
• 1 tbsp cold-pressed olive oil
• 1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt, to taste
• dash of fresh ground black pepper (optional)

Preparation:

Reserve about 1/2 of an avocado, diced, for garnishing the soup.

Blend the remaining ingredients until smooth and adjust seasonings and add a bit more liquid to taste.

Top off your soup with the extra avocado dices. That's it! Enjoy your raw food soup!

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