Recipe for a Potluck, Chilled Cucumber and Avocado Soup from GourmetFoodPlaza.com

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Recipe for a Potluck, Chilled Cucumber and Avocado Soup

Chilled Cucumber and Avocado Soup
Sipping a Sparkling Wine like Juve' Y Camps Extra Brut Spanish Cava - a great aperitif wine - while preparing this delicious summery recipe. "It takes about 15 minutes to throw this soup together, and another 5 minutes to garnish" It's great on a hot day, and it's very refreshing on the palate. When it comes to sitting down and eating, pair the soup with a Le Muse Piave Pinot Grigio
Serves 6

1	large English cucumber, peeled and seeded
2	ripe avocados, fresh removed
1/2	jalapeno pepper, seeded, ribs removed
1/2 cup	unoaked white wine, preferably. Sauvignon Blanc
1 cup	plain yogurt
1/2 tsp	ground cumin
1/4 cup	heavy cream
1 tbsp	lime juice
-	basil oil, heavy cream and fresh chives for garnish

-	Reserve one avocado for garnish
-	Combine remaining ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth and creamy
-	Then chill the mixture for a minimum of one hour
-	Just prior to serving (avocados oxidize quickly) divide mixture evenly among six bowls
-	Chop the flesh of the remaining avocado and make a small pile in the canter of each bowl
-	Drizzle a small amount of cream around the avocado
-	Repeat process with the basil oil, adding a few drops to each bowl
-	Top decoratively with chives

Other Potluck Recipes
Insalata di Pane,Pomodoro, & Basilico Artichoke and Hearts of Palm Seafood Salad Pasta with Marinated Hotchkiss Tomatoes Fresh Berry Salad Chocolate Chip Cookies

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