Chilled Cucumber and Avocado Soup
In short: A cool, silky blend of cucumber, ripe avocado, lime and fresh herbs with no cooking at all. Ready in 15 minutes plus chilling. It takes about 15 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Resting
- 2 h
- Total
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 220 kcal
On a hot day, a cold soup that takes no cooking at all is a gift. Cucumber supplies the freshness, ripe avocado gives a creamy body without any dairy, and lime, scallion and herbs keep it lively. Everything goes into the blender, then chills for a couple of hours so the flavors settle. Because cold dulls seasoning, taste it again before serving and add more salt or lime if needed.
Instructions
- Scrape the seeds out of the cucumber halves with a teaspoon. Set aside a few tablespoons of finely diced cucumber for the topping and roughly chop the rest.
- Put the chopped cucumber, avocados, water, lime juice, garlic, scallions, cilantro, mint, oil, salt and pepper in a blender. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes, until completely smooth.
- Taste and adjust the salt and lime. Thin with a little more cold water if the soup is too thick.
- Pour the soup into a container and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface so the avocado does not darken. Chill for at least 2 hours and up to 8.
- Stir, taste again and add a pinch more salt if it needs it. Ladle into chilled bowls and top with the diced cucumber, pumpkin seeds and a drizzle of olive oil.
Tips
- Use ripe, creamy avocados. Underripe ones make a bitter, grassy soup, and overripe ones with brown patches taste off.
- In a hurry, use cold ingredients and blend in 4 ice cubes, then serve after 30 minutes in the freezer or fridge.
Questions and answers
How long does chilled avocado soup keep?
It keeps well for up to 24 hours. Press plastic wrap right on the surface and stir before serving, as the color darkens slowly even with lime juice.
Can I serve cucumber avocado soup right away?
You can, but 2 hours of chilling improves the flavor and texture. For a quick version, blend with a few ice cubes so it is cold at once.
How can I make this soup creamier?
Add another half avocado, or blend in 2 tablespoons of coconut milk. Either makes the texture richer without changing the flavor much.
How long does it take to make Chilled Cucumber and Avocado Soup?
About 15 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Chilled Cucumber and Avocado Soup?
About 220 kcal per serving, with 3 g of protein, 14 g of carbohydrates and 18 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 220 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
