Lime-cucumber Soup With A Kick

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 limes
• 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped (to taste)
• 2 large cucumbers, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 2 cups green seedless grapes
• 4 scallions, and tender green parts, coarely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped (to taste)
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, coarsely chopped (can sub yellow bell pepper)
• 1/4 cup tequila (to taste)
• lime zest, scallions and cucumbers, for garnish (optional)

Recipe

• 1 grate the zest from the lime and squeeze the juice. add the zest and juice to a food processor or blender with all of the remaining ingredients except the tequila and the garnish, if using. blend until smooth. strain the mixture into a bowl, pressing on the solids to release as much liquid as possible. if desired, strain the mixture again. cover and refrigerate until chilled through, at least 30 minutes.
• 2 just before serving, add the tequila and mix well. ladle into individual bowls and serve immediately, garnished if you like.