What you will need:

  • 1 small zucchini, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • ½ cup water (Thin with ¼ cup water if needed)
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons mellow white miso paste
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 serrano chili (less if you don’t like too much heat)
  • 1 cup chard, spinach or kale
  • Fresh basil, dill or cilantro (add any one of these and amount to your liking)
  • 1 avocado chopped

How to Make:

Place the zucchini, 1/2 cup of water, celery, green onion, lemon juice, white miso, garlic and serrano chili in a blender and process until smooth. Add the chard, kale spinach and desired herb, blend again. Add the avocado, blend until smooth. If needed add the remaining 1/4 cup of water to thin and blend.

You can serve it immediately or chill in the refrigerator 2 hours to enjoy it as a chilled soup.

Serves 4

Get creative with this soup and add tomato, red pepper or sprouts!

White Miso Paste is a living food containing many beneficial microorganisms made by FERMENTING rice, barley, and a small quantity of soybeans. It is wonderful to use as a seasoning. You can find this in most Asian grocery stores or I usually get it from Whole Foods in the refrigerated section where they have fermented foods and salsas. A small tub will last you a long time.