Creamy Avocado Soup
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5
Creamy Avocado Soup
Description
This soup combines diced ripe avocado with full-fat Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro in a food processor. Ground cumin, black pepper, and optional cayenne add subtle warmth and depth. Water is added to achieve a pourable consistency, adjusted to taste. Chilling for 30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to blend, enhancing the avocado's creamy body and smooth mouthfeel.
The result is a cold, savory soup with a rich, buttery base from the avocado tempered by the tangy yogurt and bright citrus notes. Cilantro adds herbal freshness, while the cumin and garlic introduce mild spice. Serving garnished with cilantro leaves highlights the fresh elements.
This dish is an easily prepared cold soup that can serve as a starter or light lunch on warm days. Leftovers keep chilled with occasional stirring, adjusting thickness with water if needed to restore smoothness. Using Haas avocados is preferred for optimal creaminess and flavor concentration.
Ingredients
- 1 avocado medium, ripe, diced; 6 ounces without refuse, haas
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup cilantro coarsely chopped, plus a few leaves for garnish, fresh
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced, fresh
- 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt I use Fage 5%
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt, Diamond Crystal brand
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon cumin ground
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- ½ cup water plus more as needed, cold
Instructions
- Place the avocado, lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, yogurt, salt, pepper, cumin, cayenne, and water in your food processor. Process until very smooth, about 1 minute, stopping once to scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
- Check the consistency and, if desired, add up to ¼ cup more water and process to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate the soup for 30 minutes. Mix it again, divide it among 4 individual bowls, garnish with cilantro leaves, and serve.
Notes
- Haas avocados are recommended for their creamy texture and better flavor compared to other varieties.
- Using full-fat Greek yogurt is ideal; if replaced with regular yogurt, reduce or omit added water to maintain creaminess.
- Refrigerate the soup for 30 minutes before serving to improve flavor melding and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 1-2 days and remix before serving, adding 1-2 tablespoons of water if thickened during storage.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25recipe | |
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 301mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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