Cold avocado soup, known as Sopa de Aguacate, is a refreshing and creamy dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch, appetizer, or even a healthy snack. Its origins trace back to various Latin American countries like Mexico, Peru, and Colombia, where avocados are abundantly grown. This delightful soup is characterized by its smooth texture, vibrant green color, and a perfect balance of flavors that combine the richness of avocado with complementary ingredients. If you're searching for a summery, nutritious, and easy-to-make recipe, cold avocado soup is a must-try dish.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CHILLED AVOCADO SOUP
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, chile and the garlic and cook until slightly soft, about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt, to taste. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
- Put the avocados in a large bowl. Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, cilantro, onion mixture, and water. Add, in batches, to a blender and puree until smooth, straining each batch of puree into a large bowl. Stir in the 1 teaspoon of salt and the 1 teaspoon of pepper, then cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 3 hours.
- Pour the chilled soup into individual bowls. Top each serving with a drizzle of the sour cream. Serve with crostini or croutons, if desired.
AVOCADO SOUP WITH CHILE OIL
This sopa de aguacate is a fresh and simple creamy soup that can be eaten chilled or at room temperature for a quick meal. The onion, garlic and cumin create a delicious base that pairs perfectly with the lime juice's acidity. Top off this sopa with chile de árbol oil and pepitas for a little hit of heat and a hint of nuttiness. To get vegetarian recipes like this one delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter .
Provided by Jocelyn Ramirez
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, soups and stews
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the soup: Heat a medium pot over medium-low. Add the oil and heat, then add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and slightly brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook to slightly brown, another 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then add the vegetable broth.
- Allow the mixture to come to a simmer and cook until the onion and garlic are soft and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes, then add the almond milk and turn off the heat. Allow the mixture to cool to lukewarm.
- To finish the soup, combine the avocados, cilantro, lime juice, broth mixture and a pinch of salt in a blender. Blend until completely smooth, adding up to ½ cup of broth or water as needed if the mixture is too thick. (You may need to do this in batches.) Taste and season with more salt if necessary. Chill if you prefer the soup cold.
- Make the chile oil: Heat a small saucepan over medium-low, then add the oil and chiles. Continuously stir the chiles in the hot oil until they become fragrant, deepen in color and stain the oil a red-orange hue, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor with a pinch of salt and pulse until the chiles are finely ground.
- Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until chilled to serve cold. Divide the soup among bowls and garnish with pepitas, chives, tortilla chips and chile oil.
SOPA DE AGUACATE
Steps:
- In a blender, blend coriander and serrano with 1/4 cup orange juice until mixture forms a smooth paste. Add remaining 3/4 cup orange juice, zest, Tequila, broth and avocados and blend until smooth. Pour mixture through a coarse sieve into a large bowl and add white pepper and salt to taste.
- Chill soup, covered, 2 hours, or until cold.
- Serve topped with watermelon.
COLOMBIAN AVOCADO VICHYSSOISE (SOPA DE AGUACATE Y PAPAS)
A rich, yet delicate, first course. This cream-based soup made with avocados and potatoes can be served either hot or cold. It is ideal before a fish course. Allow more time if serving cold for the soup to cool and be refrigerated.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Potato
Time 30m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, heat the stock over medium high heat. Add the leeks and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Puree in blender, then return to saucepan. Stir in the heavy cream.
- Puree avocado in the blender.
- If serving hot, be sure to stir in the avocado just before serving, since heat can make the avocado bitter.
- If serving cold, allow the soup to cool completely, then stir in the avocado puree and refrigerate.
- Garnish with chopped chives or cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 54.3, Sodium 414.5, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 6.7
AVOCADO CREAM SOUP (SOPA DE AGUACATE)
My husband loves avacados in all ways. Myself, I'm not so keen on them. But he wants me to make this for him for Father's Day! DD is making avacado fudge...sheesh! Anyway, we're giving this a try and also submitting for ZWT4. I found it online but can't remember where. Maybe RecipeGoldMine?
Provided by Chef PotPie
Categories Fruit
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Puree the diced avocados in 3 batches, combining 1/3 of the dice and 1/2 cup of cream at a time in a blender container and blending at high speed for 30 seconds.
- In a 3-quart non-reactive saucepan, bring the stock to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to low, and when the stock is simmering, stir in the avocado puree. Add the sherry, salt and pepper, and taste for seasoning.
- To serve the soup hot, pour it into a tureen and strew the top with tortilla quarters or avocado slices. Or refrigerate and serve it cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.1, Fat 62.1, SaturatedFat 25.1, Cholesterol 122.3, Sodium 1780.9, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 13.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 13.8
AVOCADO SOUP (SOPA DE AGUACATE)
Simple and elegant, this is a soup to be enjoyed by avocado lovers and even those who may consider this delicious vegetable "fruit of soap" instead of "fruit of butter". It is perfect with a Mexican meal, or on other occasions for that matter. I haven't tried it chilled, but why not. If chilled, I would change the garnish to chopped tomatoes.
Provided by Chopin Liszt
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Remove pulp from the avocados.
- Use a blender to puree the avocados with the broth.
- Heat the mixture to just short of boiling and serve garnished with broken tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.5, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 782.8, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 1, Protein 6.6
Tips:
- Choose ripe avocados: The best avocados for this soup are those that are ripe but not too soft. They should yield to gentle pressure when squeezed, but they should not be mushy.
- Use a high-powered blender: A high-powered blender is essential for getting a smooth and creamy soup. If you don't have a high-powered blender, you can use a regular blender, but you may need to blend the soup in batches.
- Chill the soup thoroughly before serving: This soup is best served cold, so be sure to chill it thoroughly before serving. You can chill the soup for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Garnish the soup with your favorite toppings: There are many different ways to garnish this soup. Some popular options include chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and sour cream.
Conclusion:
Cold avocado soup is a delicious and refreshing soup that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like your soup spicy, creamy, or tangy, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy meal, give cold avocado soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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