COLD AVOCADO AND CUCUMBER SOUP

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Recipe adapted from Canal House Cooking, Volume No. 4 by Christopher Hirsheimer and Melissa Hamilton. This refreshing chilled soup (from their latest edition) combines rich avocados with crisp cucumbers. It's an ideal dinner for a hot summer night, as it requires no cooking and can be prepped in just a few minutes. Cooking time is chilling time.

Provided by Raquel Grinnell

Categories     Avocado

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 avocados, ripe and unblemished
1 English cucumber, unpeeled, roughly chopped (about 2 cups)
2 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 cups chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons sour cream, for serving
hot pepper sauce, for serving (such as Tabasco)

Steps:

  • Slice the avocados in half lengthwise, working around the pit. Twist to separate the halves. Remove the pit and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh.
  • Add the avocados, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice and chicken stock to a blender and puree until smooth, working in batches if necessary. Season with salt and refrigerate until the soup is well chilled.
  • Divide the soup among four chilled bowls. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a dash of hot pepper sauce and serve.

life in jamaica
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the creamy texture and the fresh flavor of the avocado and cucumber. The lime juice and cilantro really brighten up the flavors. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Kyambadde Kenneth
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This soup is delicious! It's the perfect balance of creamy and refreshing. I love the flavor of the avocado and cucumber, and the lime juice and cilantro really brighten it up. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Lola Razinkova
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I was looking for a new cold soup recipe to try, and this one didn't disappoint! The soup was creamy, flavorful, and refreshing. I really liked the addition of avocado and cucumber, which gave the soup a nice texture and flavor. I will definitely be


Badmus Ife
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This soup is amazing! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of avocado and cucumber, and the lime juice and cilantro really brighten up the flavors. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Md Seam
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This soup is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's also very healthy and easy to make. I love the creamy texture and the fresh flavor of the avocado and cucumber. I will definitely be making this soup again.


John Tony
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I tried this recipe for cold avocado and cucumber soup and it was a success! The soup was creamy, flavorful, and refreshing. I especially liked the addition of cilantro and lime juice, which gave the soup a nice tang. I will definitely be making this


Prince of Judah79
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of avocado and cucumber. It's so refreshing and perfect for a hot summer day. I also appreciate how easy it is to make. I will definitely be making this again!


Khloe Contreras
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I was looking for a new cold soup recipe to try, and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! The soup is so creamy and flavorful, and the avocado and cucumber give it a really nice texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Nour Queen
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's perfect for a hot summer day. I love that it's also really healthy and easy to make. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Latoya Doss
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This was my first time making cold avocado and cucumber soup, and it turned out great! I was a little worried that it would be too bland, but the lime juice and cilantro really brightened up the flavors. I also added a pinch of cayenne pepper for a l


Junayed Islam
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family. I like to add a little bit of diced red onion and jalapeƱo for a little extra flavor. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Suzyo Gondwe
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This cold avocado and cucumber soup was a refreshing and flavorful treat. The combination of avocado, cucumber, and yogurt created a smooth and creamy texture, while the lime juice and cilantro added a bright and tangy flavor. I followed the recipe e


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