Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh tomato and/or carrot juice (from about 1 lb vegetables)
  • 2 cups chopped spinach leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped escarole leaves (optional)
  • 1/2 medium California avocado, pitted and peeled
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup packed fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup Nama Shoyu* (unpasteurized soy sauce) or 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt (preferably Celtic)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
  • 2 tablespoons chopped scallion
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh jalapeno, including seeds
  • 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • Garnish: 1 small portabella mushroom cap, halved and thinly sliced

Method

  • Puree vegetable juice, spinach, and escarole (if using) in a blender until smooth.
  • Add remaining ingredients and pulse to combine, leaving some texture.
  • Chill soup, covered, until cold, about 1 hour.