Cooling Cucumber Avocado Soup Recipes

CHILLED AVOCADO & CUCUMBER SOUP

Steps:

• Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, cut the halves in half lengthwise, and chop the cucumber slices into 1/2 inch pieces.
• Slice the avocado in half lengthwise, remove the seed and using a large spoon scoop the avocado flesh from the skin.
• Add the cucumber, avocado, garlic, cumin or dill, lemon, and salt to the cup of your blender or food processor. Blend until creamy.
• Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
• Serve garnished with diced tomatoes, red onions and cilantro if you like. You could even top with julienned carrots, diced colorful bell peppers, etc. Most veggies will make a nice garnish and taste well with this dish while also adding some texture.
• This is 2 small servings or one large serving.

CHILLED AVOCADO-CUCUMBER SOUP WITH CROSTINI

Steps:

• In a blender, combine cucumbers, avocados, scallions, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and 1 cup water; blend until smooth. Season with salt and stir in up to 1/4 cup more water until consistency is like that of heavy cream. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange baguette slices on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush both sides with oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook until bright green and tender, 2 to 3 minutes, depending on thickness. Transfer to a plate; let cool slightly.
• Return water to a boil; gently lower in eggs with a slotted spoon and cook 7 minutes. Transfer to ice bath and let stand 5 minutes. Peel and halve eggs; season to taste.
• Ladle soup into bowls and drizzle with oil. Serve with crostini, asparagus, eggs, and ham.

CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP WITH AVOCADO TOAST FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES

Steps:

• 1. In the bowl of a blender or food processor, combine cucumber, buttermilk, garlic, anchovy, scallions, jalapeño, fresh herbs, sherry vinegar and salt. Blend until smooth and adjust seasoning as needed.
• 2. Smash avocado slices on the toasted bread. Sprinkle with crumbled feta, squeeze the juice of the lemon half over the top and finish each with a drizzle of olive oil and some pepper. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• 3. Distribute soup between 4 bowls and garnish with raw corn kernels, toasted pine nuts and/or red onion ~ and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve avocado toast on the side.

COLD CUCUMBER AND AVOCADO SOUP

Steps:

• Peel cucumber and cut into 4 pieces.
• Quarter avocado, removing pit, and peel.
• Cut scallion into large pieces.
• In a blender puree all ingredients until smooth and season with salt and pepper.
• Serve soup garnished with coriander.

CHILLED CUCUMBER AVOCADO SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, add the cucumber, avocado, Greek yogurt, vegetable broth, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, scallions, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
• Chill for at least 30 minutes, or until ready to serve.
• Enjoy!

COOLING CUCUMBER AVOCADO SOUP

Steps:

• Pour 1 cup of the water into the blender, then add the cucumbers, avocados, lime juice, agave nectar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and the cayenne. Blend until extremely smooth, gradually adding more water until you reach the desired consistency. Taste and adjust the amount of salt, adding as much as 3/4 teaspoon more.
• Chill for at least 2 hours, then stir in the mint and cilantro just before serving.
• English cucumbers, which are usually wrapped in plastic in the produce section of the grocery store, really make a difference in this recipe. They're less watery than standard cucumbers and will add more substance to the soup.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• (per serving)
• Calories: 95
• Total Fat: 7.2g (1g saturated, 4.5g monounsaturated)
• Carbohydrates: 8g
• Protein: 2g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sodium: 105mg

COLD CUCUMBER-AVOCADO SOUP

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender combine the cucumber, avocado and scallions. Pulse until the mixture is thoroughly chopped.
• Add broth, sour cream and lemon juice and continue to process until smooth.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste and chill for 4 to 6 hours.
• Taste for seasoning and serve in chilled bowls with garnish.