Spicy Pepita Raw Kale Soup - North American Vegetarian Society

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup raw pepitas
• 3 cups fairly tightly packed chopped kale
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1/2 cup mashed avocado
• 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon seeded and diced hot pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, or 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
• 1 tablespoon coconut or olive oil (optional)
• 2 teaspoons wheat-free tamari or other soy sauce, or to taste (optional)
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup seeded and minced red bell pepper, for garnish