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Refreshing Chilled Cucumber and Avocado Soup – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Refreshing Chilled Cucumber and Avocado Soup

An incredibly refreshing, creamy, and vibrant green soup that's the epitome of summer in a bowl. This no-cook recipe comes together in minutes and is perfect as an elegant starter or a light lunch.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 2 serving
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe Hass avocados
  • 2 English cucumbers, halved, seeded, and chopped
  • 1¼ cups / 300 ml (10.1 fl oz) unsweetened soy milk
  • 2 tablespoons (15 g / 0.53 oz) chopped scallions
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ¾ teaspoon (4 g / 0.14 oz) salt, plus more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 red radish, sliced paper-thin for garnish
  • For the best flavor and texture, ensure the soup is thoroughly chilled before serving; aim for at least one hour in the refrigerator.
  • For a spicy kick, blend half a deseeded jalapeño along with the cucumber and avocado.
  • The ripeness of your avocados is key. They should yield to gentle pressure but not be mushy or have brown spots.

Method
 

  1. Halve and pit the avocados. Scoop the flesh into the bowl of a food processor.
  2. Add the chopped English cucumber to the food processor and process until the mixture is pureed.
  3. Pour in the soy milk, and add the chopped scallions, lime juice, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper.
  4. Process again until the soup is completely smooth and creamy.
  5. Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings as needed, adding more salt or lime juice if desired.
  6. Transfer the soup to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until thoroughly chilled.
  7. To serve, ladle the chilled soup into small bowls and garnish with paper-thin slices of red radish.
  8. Don't be shy with garnish variations. Try a swirl of olive oil, a sprinkle of chili flakes, fresh cilantro, or diced tomato.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 24g

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