Chilled Cucumber-Avocado Soup

Served cold with no cooking, it soothes a sore mouth and avoids cooking smells that trigger nausea. Avocado makes it rich and calorie-dense; a splash of lime lifts a metallic taste.

Gentle for a sore mouth, metallic taste, nausea.

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber, peeled & chopped
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup cold water
• Squeeze of lime
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Optional: fresh mint

How to make it

1. Add all ingredients to a blender.
2. Blend until silky smooth.
3. Thin with a little cold water if needed.
4. Chill 20 min; serve cold.
5. Tip: No stove means no smells — helpful on a nauseous day. Ease up on the lime if the mouth is very sore.

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A whole-food, plant-based recipe from The Simple Healing Kitchen, created by Karen Khan, RN, RD as a companion to the cookbook for people in cancer care. This is educational nutrition information only — not medical advice. Always consult your care team.