Cold Avocado Soup with Lime and Cilantro
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cucumber, peeled + chopped
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1–1½ cups vegetable broth (or cold water)
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (plus more to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp ground cumin (optional)
- ½ tsp sea salt, or to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional Garnishes:
- Diced cucumber or avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Cherry tomato slices
- Red pepper flakes or thin jalapeño slices
- Toasted pepitas
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients : Scoop avocado flesh, chop cucumbers, peel garlic.
- Blend : Add avocado, cucumber, garlic, lime juice, cilantro u0026 olive oil to a blender.
- Adjust liquid : Pour in 1 cup vegetable broth → blend smooth. Add more broth to reach silky, spoonable consistency.
- Season : Add salt, pepper u0026 cumin (optional). Blend again and taste.
- Chill Time : Refrigerate 20–30 minutes to deepen flavor and refresh.
- Serve u0026 garnish : Pour into bowls, top with fresh veggies and herbs.