Chilled Avocado Zucchini Soup Recipes

CHILLED AVOCADO & ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a small pan. Add the leeks and saute until softened, about 3 - 5 minutes.
• Transfer the leeks to a blender, followed by the cucumber, zucchini, cilantro, scallions and spices. Add 1/2 cup coconut milk and 1 cup of water. Blend on high until smooth.
• Remove the lid and add the avocado and remaining liquid, blending again until smooth. For a thinner soup, add additional liquid 1/4 cup at a time (blending between each addition), until you've reached your desired consistency.
• Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
• If soup is at your desired temperature, serve immediately. If not, chill in the fridge until cold.
• To serve, pour the soup into bowls and optionally garnish with chopped zucchini, a drizzle of olive oil and some fresh cracked pepper.

AVOCADO ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Combine zucchini, broth, avocado (soft & ripe, pitted, peeled and cut into chunks) and onion in blender or food processor. Puree.
• Stir in sour cream, lemon juice, salt, white pepper and cayenne pepper.
• Refrigerate, covered, until thoroughly chilled.
• Garnish each serving with sprinkles of diced tomatoes and sprigs of Italian parsley. (Can garnish with extra slices of fresh avocado, if desired.).
• Serve with a fine loaf of bread for a great summer lunch.
• ("Cooking time" is chilling time. If you use all your ingredients right from the fridge, you might not need to chill it.).

CHILLED AVOCADO AND ZUCCHINI SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine the zucchini, green onions and broth in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce the heat. Simmer until the zucchini is tender.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat, and let it cool.
• Place the lime juice, salt, cooled zucchini mixture, avocado, kefir and cumin in a blender and blend until the mixture has a smooth consistency.
• Chill for 2 hours before serving.

CHILLED AVOCADO AND ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• In a steamer set over boiling water steam the zucchini, covered, for 10 minutes, or until it is very tender. In a blender pureé the zucchini with the avocado, halved, peeled, and chopped, the buttermilk, 3/4 cup of the ice cubes, the lemon juice, and the cumin, adding enough of the additional ice cubes to reach the desired consistency. Divide the soup between 2 bowls and sprinkle it with the chives. Makes about 2 1/4 cups, serving 2.