Pear Ginger Gazpacho with Edamame

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Skill Level	Easy

Preparation Time	15 minutes	Total Time	20 minutes
Servings	4	Cost Per Serving	$2.29

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Ingredients

3 medium	Ripe Pears, cored and roughly chopped
1 cup	Cucumber, peeled
1/2 cup	Bread, crusts removed
1 1/2 cups	Vegetable Broth or Water
1/4 cup	Almonds
1 tbsp	Fresh Ginger
2 tbsp	Lemon Juice or Vinegar
1 cup	Fresh Thyme or other fresh herbs
1 tbsp	Edamame or other canned beans
2 tbsp	Olive Oil
To Taste	Sea Salt and Black Pepper

Directions

In a bowl, mix pears, cucumber, bread, almonds, ginger, lemon juice, fresh thyme, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix well and let sit for about 5 minutes.
If using frozen edamame, blanch in boiling water until tender. Add to ice water before draining. Season to taste and set aside.
Add pear mixture to blender and blend until smooth. Add a little more liquid if needed. Refrigerate mixture and serve chilled. Top with seasoned edamame and dice pear..

Nutrition

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Edamame and almond are sources of protein and calcium, promoting bone health in a plant-based package.
Serving foods chilled or at room temperature can make it easier to eat in hot weather, or when nausea and sensitivity to smells are a challenge.