This light and refreshing Avocado Soup is perfect for summer!
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Avocado soup? Hey, don’t knock it ‘til you try it. This cold soup recipe is tasty, refreshing, and comes together in just about 10 minutes. Yup, it’s that quick! You can serve it cold or warmed up, solo or as a side dish, and with whatever unique customizations you prefer. I like to drizzle a homemade lime crema over mine and garnish with a bit of fresh cilantro.
I have to admit, when I first discovered this avocado soup, I wasn’t totally sold. But after a quick trip to the market and a few minutes in the kitchen, I was eating my words… and going back for seconds! I’ve never been the biggest fan of cold soups – probably because when I think of soup, I think of cozy fall evenings with candles burning and lots of blankets. Yet somehow, this dish manages to embody the creamy, cozy feeling of your favorite fall soup, without being too warm and rich for the heat of the summer season. When I eat this one, I think of the warm sun on my skin and a cool breeze blowing through. Ahh, summer.
Despite the key ingredients resembling a classic guacamole recipe, avocado soup has its own distinct flavor. It gives off a bright and green taste – kind of like a soup and salad two-in-one! It can make for an easy and refreshing meal after a long day at the pool, or a great accompaniment to your favorite sandwich at lunchtime. I’ve been eating it with these Jerk Tofu Lettuce Wraps all summer long for a healthy, light, Caribbean-inspired lunch.
Is Avocado Soup Healthy?
Avocado soup is made with fresh ingredients, the hero of which is one of my favorite superfoods! Avocado is full of healthy fats, proteins, vitamins, and nutrients that make you feel fuller longer, and strengthen key parts of your body like your eyes and heart. This particular recipe is also vegan and keto! Some versions are made with cream which can also be delicious, but the avocado provides plenty of creaminess on its own if you want to avoid dairy.
A One-Stop Recipe…
One of the things that makes this chilled soup dish so great (other than the extensive health benefits and delicious flavor, of course) is how truly easy it is to bring this recipe to life. All you have to do is measure out your ingredients and throw them all in a blender. I love a low-effort, low-mess recipe. One dish to wash? Zero prep work? Sign me up!
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
INSTRUCTIONS
Blend
Combine broth, lime juice, cilantro, onions, garlic, salt, and cumin; blend.
Cream
Add avocados and blend until smooth.
Serve
Adjust seasoning, serve chilled or warm gently.
Devour!
FAQs & Tips
Just like its avocado parent, avocado soup will brown quickly, so it’s best to consume it immediately after preparing the dish. However, there are a few tips to avoid browning when making and storing your soup. When adding your ingredients to the blender, add everything else before cutting and scooping your avocados, maintaining their freshness as long as possible. You can then drizzle lime juice over your soup before storing it under a tight layer of plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the fridge.
You can choose to season your avocado soup as desired. Many people add salt, pepper, cayenne, cumin, lemon or lime, and even hot sauce to their soup to enhance or modify the taste.
Avocado soup can be served hot if you prefer. To warm it on the stovetop, allow it to simmer on low heat until warm, stirring frequently to avoid overheating it.
Serving Suggestions
Avocado soup has a slightly Mexican-inspired flavor profile, so it can be served alongside your favorite lighter Mexican dishes like a Chicken Quesadilla, Grilled Corn Salad, or Shrimp Tacos. Alternatively, some choose to enjoy their avocado soup poured over a bowl of bacon, corn, jalapeño, onion, and parsley for a “leveled up” version of the dish.
Personally, I love pairing my avocado soup with a sandwich, wrap, or salad for a lunch duo. This Honey Garlic Roasted Chickpeas Wrap has been one of my go-to choices lately, and it’s complemented well with the cold soup. If you want to enjoy your avocado soup as more of an appetizer, just serve it as is with a side of tortilla chips- these ones are keto-friendly!
Ingredients
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 ripe avocados peeled and pitted
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except for the avocados in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add avocados to the blender and blend again until creamy and fully incorporated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled or warm gently over low heat, but do not boil.
Nutrition Info:
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