Cool Summer Recipes

Making Cool Summer Recipes

Slaving away in a hot kitchen is the last thing you want to do when the sky is blue and temperatures hit sweltering levels, so cool summer recipes are the way to go. Anything that keeps you away from a heat source will be welcome in the summer, right? So pack up your pot holders and stick your hot pads in a drawer. It's time for heat-free cooking that your entire family will love!

Southwestern Cold Avocado and Cilantro Soup

This cold soup is amazingly refreshing on days when you don’t want to cook. This hearty, yet light, meal will please your whole family – with no sweating required!

Serves four as a side or two as a light entrée.

Ingredients

• 4 avocados, peeled
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 3-1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon of your favorite hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• Sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Sour cream to garnish
• Cilantro for garnish
• Tortilla chips

Instructions

1. In food processor, combine avocado, shallot, broth, tomato paste, hot sauce, lime juice and cilantro, processing until smooth.
2. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
3. Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving.
4. Serve in chilled bowls, topped with a tablespoon of sour cream and a sprinkling of cilantro.