This is how I confessed my detox plans to my boyfriend:Me: I'm thinking about going on a detox diet.
Gus: Good, hun. What's for dinner tonight?
Me: Cucumber Avocado Soup
Gus: Babe. (long pause) Am I going on a detox diet too?
The answer is probably yes. Either that, or Gus will be on a Chinese take-out diet.
Mr. Gus perked up, though, when he saw what I was making. I decided to try a semi-detox version of the Cucumber Avocado Soup posted on Gwenyth Paltrow's blog GOOP. I like Gwenyth's blog because she seems like a regular person leading a fabulous life and sharing tips on how to join her. Some recommendations are a little funny (like how we should all get a backyard pizza oven) but all in all, I'm charmed.
I made a double batch of this cold soup, and it was very light and fresh tasting. It was incredibly easy, too - just throw everything in the blender! This is the recipe for the double batch.
Cucumber Avocado Soup
Serves: 2
Time: 10 minutes (tops)
2 cucumbers, peeled and roughly chopped
1 avocado, peeled and pitted
zest of 1 lime
juice of 2 limes
1 tsp salt
pinch black pepper
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
I modified the recipe by pouring it over about 1/2 cup of Israeli Couscous and sprinkling some Parmesan cheese on top. If you don't have Israeli Couscous, Orzo pasta would work just as well. This modification makes the recipe a little heartier and sufficient for a non-detox diet meal.
Gus exclaimed: You're putting it over couscous? Its like Green Gumbo! This is like Top Chef!
I'm glad he approved :)
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