Description
Cucumber Avocado Soup with Mint is a refreshing summer dish that combines the creamy textures of avocado and Greek yogurt with the crispness of cucumber and the bright notes of fresh mint. Perfect for warm evenings or as an elegant starter, this soup is not only beautiful but also nutritious. Each spoonful delivers a burst of flavor, making it an ideal choice for impressing guests or enjoying on your own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers by washing and chopping them into chunks.
- In a blender, combine cucumbers, avocados, mint leaves, lemon juice, and vegetable broth. Blend until smooth.
- Taste the mixture; add salt and pepper gradually until desired flavor is reached.
- If using Greek yogurt, mix it in now and blend until fully incorporated.
- Transfer the soup to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Once chilled, serve in bowls garnished with additional mint or diced avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg