This is a wonderfully refreshing summer soup and makes a delightful first course.

Time needed
20 minutes preparation

Ingredients

* 2 limes
* 6 C. buttermilk
* 3 med. tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
* 1 seedless English cucumber, unpeeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
* 1 ripe avocado, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
* 1 C. loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
* 1 tsp. salt
* 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
* cilantro sprigs for garnish

Directions

From limes, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 3 tablespoons juice.

In large bowl, combine lime peel and juice, buttermilk, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, cilantro, salt and pepper; stir until blended. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to one day. Garnish each serving with a cilantro sprig.

Each serving: About 175 calories, 10g protein, 18g carbohydrate, 6g total fat (2g sat.), 8mg cholesterol, 632mg sodium.

This recipe is from the popular cooking and recipe Web site, Recipe4Living.

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