Avocado Zucchini Soup

==Description==
Vitamin E-rich avocado makes this soup creamy and rich-tasting.
 
==Ingredients==
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 4 green onions, chopped, divided
* 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
* 1 garlic clove, chopped
* 2 cans (14½ ounces each) vegetable broth plus cup water
* 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ¼ teaspoon pepper
* 1 medium avocado, seeded, peeled and chopped
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon chopped red bell pepper
==Directions==
# Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add ⅔ of the green onions and cook 3 minutes; stir in ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute more.
# Add broth, water, zucchini, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook 10 minutes, until zucchini is very soft. Cool slightly. Stir in avocado.
# Purée soup in batches in a food processor or blender. Return to pan to heat through. Stir in lemon juice. Garnish with red pepper and remaining green onions.
Category:Atkins Soups
Category:Zucchini Soup Recipes
Category:Zucchini Recipes
Category:Avocado Recipes