Chilled Avocado Soup

This refreshing chilled avocado soup is a perfect treat for a hot summer day.

The creamy texture and subtle tang of lime juice make it a delightful twist on traditional soups.

With just a few ingredients, you’ll be surprised at how effortlessly this velvety soup comes together, ready to quench your thirst and satisfy your taste buds.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe avocados, 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth, 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or chives for garnish, 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Peel and pit the avocados and place them in a blender or food processor. Add the chicken or vegetable broth, heavy cream or half-and-half, lime juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the blender.

Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.

Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Cover the blender and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Just before serving, garnish each serving with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro or chives and a few pieces of diced red bell pepper, if using.

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve chilled.

Notes

For an even creamier soup, make sure to use very ripe avocados, as they’ll yield to the blender more easily. If you’re short on time, you can skip the 30-minute chill, but the flavors will meld together beautifully if you do.

Don’t over-process the soup, or it’ll turn brown – just blend until smooth.

If you want a lighter consistency, add a little more broth. For a spicy kick, add a pinch more black pepper.

And if you want to make this soup ahead of time, prep everything except the garnish – it’s best added just before serving for freshness and flavor.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 220
• Total Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 30mg
• Sodium: 250mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 12g
• Dietary Fiber: 7g
• Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 3g
• Vitamin A: 10% of the Daily Value (DV)
• Vitamin C: 20% of the DV
• Calcium: 10% of the DV
• Iron: 5% of the DV