Just a pinch of fresh mint from the garden is all you need to spruce up this fresh summer soup. A bit of zucchini and some fresh strawberries, a lil’ balsamic vinegar, a few Jersey fresh tomatoes, some freshly squeezed orange juice, and you’re all set! A sweet n’ simple, gluten-free n’ vegan chilled soup that will cool you off even on the hottest July day. So, as your frazzled in your kitchen, sweating away … wondering what to make for next BBQ? Take a break, make this soup and relax. It will make you feel so much better. Then, you can stress and start planning your BBQ for the weekend. Sips up. Here’s to a refreshing and cooling way to spend your day. Not bad, huh?

Minty Zucchini and Strawberry Chilled Soup [Vegan]

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Serves

4

Ingredients

  • 5 plum tomatoes
  • 2 large zucchinis, chopped
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 cup strawberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor; pulse until smooth.  Transfer to a large bowl, covered.
  2. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  3. Serve chilled.
  4. Enjoy!

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Amie Valpone: Blogger, The Healthy Apple

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Amie Valpone, HHC, AADP, Editor-in-Chief of The Healthy Apple is a Manhattan based Culinary Nutritionist, Personal Chef, Professional Recipe Developer and Food Writer specializing in simple Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free "Clean" recipes for the home cook.

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