Chilled Avocado Soup
A refreshing summer dish that's both elegant and easy to make. This Chilled Avocado Soup combines the richness of ripe avocados with zesty lime and fresh herbs. It's naturally vegan, requires no cooking, and comes together in just minutes using your blender.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados peeled and pitted
- 2 cups cold vegetable broth
- 1 cucumber roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1/2 small jalapeño optional, seeds removed
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Diced cucumber
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- A drizzle of olive oil
- Crushed red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Add avocados, vegetable broth, cucumber, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and jalapeño (if using) to your blender.
- Blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add cold water gradually until you reach your desired consistency. The soup should be silky but not too thick.
- Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to develop.
- Before serving, give the soup a quick stir and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Pour into chilled bowls and garnish with diced cucumber, cilantro leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and red pepper flakes if desired.