Fresh Chilled Avocado Cucumber Soup
A quick, easy, and refreshing cold soup combining creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and bright lime juice, perfect for hot summer days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and chopped
- Juice of 2 fresh limes
- 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
- A handful of fresh cilantro or basil leaves
- 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable broth or water
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: thinly sliced radishes, cilantro leaves, chili oil
Instructions
- Peel and pit the avocados, then roughly chop them into chunks. Peel the cucumbers and dice them into medium pieces. Mince the garlic and roughly chop the fresh herbs.
- In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, cucumber, garlic, and fresh herbs. Add lime juice and olive oil. Pulse a few times to start breaking down the ingredients.
- Gradually pour in 1 cup of vegetable broth or cold water while blending. Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Add more liquid if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Blend briefly again to incorporate. Adjust lime juice or seasoning if needed.
- Transfer the soup to a container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and let flavors meld.
- Serve chilled in bowls, garnished with radish slices, cilantro, or a drizzle of chili oil if desired.
Notes
Chilling the soup for at least one hour is essential for the best refreshing flavor. Use a high-speed blender for ultra-smooth texture. Adjust garlic and lime juice to taste. If soup thickens after chilling, add a splash of cold water or broth to loosen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 3
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