Cold Avocado And Cucumber Soup With Dill - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons fresh dill
2 teaspoons salt
cayenne pepper
black pepper, freshly ground to taste
1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)

Preparation

In a food processor or blender, puree garlic, cucumber and avocado, scraping down sides if necessary. Add buttermilk, 3/4 cup water, dill, salt and a pinch of cayenne, black pepper and half the orange juice. Blend until smooth.
Add remaining orange juice in increments until you like the flavor. Cover and refrigerate. Serve soup chilled, garnish with shrimp, lime juice and olive oil if desired.