Avocado Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
316 kcal
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Course
Soup
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Cuisine
American, International
Avocado Soup
Description
This avocado soup begins by slowly softening chopped onion and peeled garlic cloves in a mixture of olive oil and unsalted butter until they become translucent and tender, allowing their flavors to develop without browning. Chopped Italian parsley is added briefly before diced ripe avocados are combined into the mixture. Chicken broth, salt, white pepper, lemon juice, and hot sauce are added, and the pot simmers for ten minutes to meld flavors and warm the ingredients.
After cooking, the soup is pureed until completely smooth in a blender or food processor, creating a creamy texture distinct from the chunky ingredients. The finished soup has a balance of creamy avocado richness, tangy citrus brightness from lemon juice, a mild kick from hot sauce, and herbal freshness from parsley. It may be served hot with a dollop of sour cream or chilled, depending on preference.
Garnishing with pomegranate seeds adds bursts of juiciness and tart contrast to the smooth, rich base. This versatile soup offers a unique way to enjoy avocado beyond guacamole or salads, suitable as a starter or light meal in cooler or warmer seasons.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 4 garlic peeled, cloves
- ½ cup Italian parsley finely chopped
- 1 cup onion finely chopped
- 4 avocado ripe, shell and pit removed
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- salt
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon squeezed
- sour cream
- pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a pan over medium high heat until the butter melts. Add the onion and garlic until completely soft and translucent, 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir in the parsley and cook for 1 minute.
- Roughly cut the avocado and add it to the onion mixture. Add the chicken broth, salt, pepper, lemon juice and hot sauce. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
- Working in batches if necessary, place the soup in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Taste for seasoning.
- Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream. Or serve cold.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 847mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 310IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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