Rules can inspire creativity.
Translation: nobody puts baby in a corner!
One of my favorite things about this particular cleanse is that, while there are parameters, the rules are easy to work within.
For instance, one of the guidelines is to eat more raw veggies than cooked. I love raw vegetables, but sometimes that can get a bit boring. Raw soup, on the other hand… that’s interesting! Eating a soup raw may seem strange, but it really is good. And perfect for this warmer weather!
The cool thing about this chilled soup is the creaminess. The avocado and hemp seeds lend healthy fats and a smooth, cooling factor that is the perfect compliment to the jalapeño kick.
Red pepper and carrots add a natural sweetness. It’s still early in the season, so I added just a bit of stevia. I may or may not have added an extra jalapeño in my version… don’t worry, that’s not in the recipe as written below.
All you need is a blender to make this souper-easy soup. I used my Vitamix, but any high-speed blender would work. If you chop up the veggies a little more, I think you could even make it in a Magic Bullet!
How have you enjoyed making co-workers, friends, or family stare with strange but good creations this week? The link up rules can be found here or by clicking on “Strange But Good” in the menu bar above. In short, I want to see what concoctions have earned you weird looks from co-workers, family, and friends! Post your Strange But Good creations, grab the logo below for your blog, and link up here.
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I always feel a little high after eating raw – is that just me?
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I’m totally intrigued by this soup and its rawness! Looks delicious.
Raw veggies MURDER my stomach!!!!!!!! If you want to off me, feed me raw veggies! LOL!
O yum! Looks so good 🙂 The pepper may totally kill my stomach, but if it’s worth it….. 😉
Awwww! I bet you could sub a couple of tomatoes if that’s easier on your tummy!
So it’s almost like a smoothie in a bowl? I like the idea and will try it soon!
I didn’t think of it like that, but yeah! A savory smoothie. 🙂
MMM I’ve only made red pepper soup once and loved it. Don’t know why I haven’t since… definitely going to try this one. Pinning! THanks
Thank you! Please let me know what you think. 🙂
this looks really good! i’ve eaten raw foods before but have never made them myself!
Oh interesting, I am not really a fan of cold soups, but I think I should give it a try. Everything else I have tried recently that i was not sure about, I have loved! Thanks Laura 🙂
You should! You can always warm it, but I think its really refreshing with the warmer weather.
i like it raw! ohh that doesn’t sound right.. I mean i like this. Even raw!
Aren’t your balls raw? 😉
Soup looks so good, love all the ingredients — hemp seeds rock! I’m all about creativity in the kitchen, it’s fun to look in the produce bin and whip up something colorful and healthy out of the ignored fruits and veggies that have been sitting there since the beginning of the week!
I’m with you! I love the end of the week when you need to use up the last of the grocery haul.
I love raw food! Looks delicious!!
Genius! I may even throw this into my reset group’s menu. 🙂 And I’m saving it for myself too- can’t wait to eat more raw this spring and summer!
That would be so cool!! I’d love to hear what they (and you) think!
Oh I so need to eat more raw!! Especially carrots. Or this soup. I had gazpacho in February when I was in spain, this cold tomato soup. So good.
I love gazpacho! Have you ever doe it with fruit? It’s really good!
Laura,
This looks like a terrific soup to make after bringing home a box full of CSA farm share produce in the summer. I’ve pinned this to remind me, since looking out the window convinces me that summer is never gonna get here . . .
I’ve got a strange but good muffin for you today–I’ve been having hashtagcarrotweek using my farm share carrots in everything from sushi to side dishes, but today I made carrot cake without sugar. That’s the strange bit. The good bit is that I used a little honey, and a little maple syrup, and some dates and raisins to keep these soaked oat muffins just delicious.
Thanks for hosting!
Love your muffin idea! Carrots are one of my favorite veggies.
YUM! That sounds so good!
You always think outside the box my friend and I love it!
Love the ingredients list so I think this would be a winner for me! Thanks for sharing.
This sounds incredible, something very easy to fit into almost any meal plan!!!
Just wait until I tell you my latest diet snafu…
It’s a hit or miss with me and raw foods… depends on what the ingredients are and how much of it. I LOVE raw soups though, so I definitely need to make this!
Girllllll… I need to talk to you about my intolerance discoveries.
I love the addition of jalapeño pepper! I love spicy so I know this would give your soup an awesome kick 🙂
I think we both know that I eat A LOT of raw veggies! A LOT! This sounds perfect! Love it! I hope you’re feeling well after the first week of the cleanse! I love that you see this as an adventure and opportunity to come up with new recipes!
I really am! How’s Tony doing?
I’m not sure about cold soups. I’ve never had them honestly. I love all the ingredients in this recipe though so I would try it and I could always warm it up!
They are really great in the spring when everything is so deliciously fresh! But it is good warmed too. 🙂
I am a huge fan of every single ingredient in this soup, but I have this weird aversion to chilled soup!! Even gazpacho. I guess I would be a fail at a raw food diet. Or maybe I just need to give cold soups another try. 😉
You can definitely warm it up! I find it easier to eat a blended chilled soup than a apache. Less like a mouthful of salsa maybe? 😉
Yum! I love making soup in my Vitamix! Adding this to my menu.
Thanks! Let me know what you think. 🙂
yum– all of these ingredients sound perfect!!
Thank you!
If this is what happens when you get put into a corner, I like it.
This looks and sounds delicious especially with the extra jalapeno. I’m pinning it for when it’s above 70 here. I think it’d go great with your cornbread muffins too.
I fight my way out with FOOD!
So I just want you to know that making this soup last week inspired me to make another dish with a raw avocado sauce that I basically “un-rawed” by adding nutritional yeast…whatevs! The pictures didn’t come out the prettiest, but after eating the leftovers yesterday, I gonna post that shit anyway…it’s DAMN good and features another of our favorite veggies…spaghetti squash! 😀
I’m going toned that recipe. Ugly food tastes better!!!
P.S. I was totally flattered that you made this so fast. You rock.
Made this today and loved it! You’re a genius 🙂
Thank you!!! Beefy oats next? 😉