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Just combine a bit of garlic, half the chicken stock, lime juice, sour cream, avocado, and salt and pepper in a blender or food processor then puree – and viola —a whole new dish. Avocado soup is usually thick, a little bit sweet, and a little bit briny. Along with some baked tortilla chips and peach salsa, and paired with a tall glass of orange or grapefruit juice, it made a perfect lunch.

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Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded and cubed
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 3 cups (24 fl oz. / 750ml) chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream, optional
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce or a few drops Tabasco sauce
  • 3 chives, finely chopped



Method:

Combine avocado, garlic, half the chicken stock, lime juice, sour cream, and salt and pepper in a blender or food processor and puree. Mix in remaining chicken stock until smooth. Stir in hot pepper sauce. Chill the soup for at least 1 hour. Garnish with chopped chives just before serving.

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chickpea soup

Try something different for the vegetarians in your life. Chickpea Soup in a great vegan recipe and it’s super healthy. Usually reading in 20- 25 minutes; everyone can enjoy this quick and delicious recipe - not only vegetarians.

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Ingredients:

  • ¾ lb. lean lamb, diced
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chickpeas
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped finely
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 2/3 cup lentils
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Method:

Soak peas in cold water overnight. Then drain and set aside. In a heated pan start browning lamb in oil. Add celery, onion, tomato, parsley, cinnamon, coriander, turmeric, and cumin and cook for about 3 minutes stirring all the time. Add water, chick peas and lentils bring to a boil and simmer for about 1 hour. Add salt and pepper. In a small bowl beat eggs and lemon juice together. Add simmering soup whisking all the time eggs will form strands. Then serve hot – garnished with parsley.

Recipe by:Yolande Cools-Lartigue
Photo courtesy:bbcgoodfood.com

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