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Avocado Soup

Cool & Creamy Avocado Soup for a Refreshing Summer Treat

Enjoy this refreshing avocado soup, a perfect balance of gazpacho freshness and guacamole creaminess, ideal for summer evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can be swapped with olive oil.
  • 1/2 medium Yellow Onion Consider using sweet onion for milder taste.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic provides the best flavor.
  • 3 cups Vegetable Broth Chicken broth works for non-vegetarians.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with coconut milk for vegan option.
For the Flavor
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice Freshly squeezed is recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro Can substitute with parsley.
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Can be omitted for a milder version.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin Chili powder can be an alternative.
  • to taste Kosher Salt Sea salt is another great choice.
For the Star Ingredient
  • 4 ripe Haas Avocados Must be ripe for best results.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Immersion Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add ½ diced medium yellow onion to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent and aromatic.
  3. Stir in 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves and continue to sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in 3 cups of vegetable broth and add 1 cup heavy cream and ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice. Toss in ½ cup chopped cilantro, optional jalapeño, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, and kosher salt to taste. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Reduce the heat and gently add 4 ripe Haas avocados, stirring to combine until they begin to break down, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Ladle the creamy soup into individual bowls and garnish with a dash of hot sauce, crumbled cotija cheese, crushed tortilla chips, and extra cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Always choose ripe Haas avocados to avoid grainy texture. Adjust seasoning after blending for best flavor balance.

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