Creamy Cucumber Soup

There's no reason to only eat cucumbers raw—they are wonderful sautéed then pureed with avocado for a silky cucumber soup that's good warm or cold.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 cups peeled, seeded and thinly sliced cucumbers, divided
  • 1½ cups vegetable broth, or reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
  • ½ cup low-fat plain yogurt