Raw Zucchini and Avocado Soup- Week two Raw

So, I'm in week two of my second attempt at being 100% raw, and I ate only one non-raw meal last week: vegan pizza from Mellow Mushroom in Austin.  But honestly, how could I pass up that deliciousness?  If you're ever in Austin, Mellow Mushroom HAS to happen. Trust me.

I feel awesome.  I haven't had a single pimple on my face for weeks (I juice fasted 21 days before going raw) and I have ridiculous energy.  I've also been in this perpetual great mood that I believe is starting to annoy people.  That 2:30 slump is starting to disappear....I just feel so ridiculously happy and peaceful about everything!  And, since I don't feel bad about eating a pound of spinach, I am always satisfied.  I've been eating a green smoothie for breakfast, a huge salad, fruit, and nuts for lunch, and then a raw soup for dinner.  The soup at night digests so easily, and I don't go to bed feeling heavy from a big meal.

Tonight's dinner was amazing.  So amazing that "four servings" turned into two big bowls for me and a small bowl left over if Nick wants some.

Raw Zucchini Soup

Ingredients

- 2 cups chopped cucumber

- 1 cup chopped zucchini

- 1 cup peeled and chopped avocado

- 1 clove garlic minced

- 2 cups water

- juice of 1/2 large lemon

- 2 tblsp. olive oil (you can use 1/4 cup cashews for a thicker soup)

- pinch of salt

Blend everything for one minute or until smooth.  Enjoy!

Tomato Cilantro Raw Soup

I am most certainly on a raw soup kick.  Partially because I ran out of spinach until I go to the grocery store, partially because they are delicious and give me TONS of energy.  This particular soup is amazing, especially if you are a fan of cilantro.  If you don't like cilantro, you can make a tomato-basil soup and replace the cilantro with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil.

Ingredients: 

- 1 cup chopped tomato

- 1 handful cilantro, chopped (or 2 tblsp. fresh basil, chopped)

- 1 tsp salt

- 1 tsp. pepper

- 1 clove garlic

- 1/4 cup cashews, soaked

- 1 cup water

Blend all ingredients until smooth and very well-blended.  Garnish with some cilantro, basil, or additional tomato slices.