Chilled Avocado and Cucumber Soup with Mint and Yogurt
This refreshing Chilled Avocado and Cucumber Soup with Mint and Yogurt is a perfect blend of creamy avocados, crisp cucumbers, and tangy yogurt, infused with fresh mint, making it an ideal dish for hot summer days or as a light appetizer.
Equipment
- Blender
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife
- Chopping board
- Bowls for serving
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted (approximately 450g / 16oz)
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped (approximately 450g / 16oz)
- 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt (360ml)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish (15g)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (30ml)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups cold water (480ml)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the avocados and cucumber. Remove the pits from the avocados and scoop out the flesh. Peel the cucumber and roughly chop it into chunks.
- In a blender, combine the avocado flesh, chopped cucumber, Greek yogurt, chopped mint leaves, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- While blending, gradually add the cold water until you reach your desired consistency. The soup should be creamy but pourable.
- Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper. Adjust the flavors as needed, adding more lemon juice for brightness or salt for balance.
- Chill the soup in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and intensify.
- To serve, divide the soup among four bowls. Garnish with additional chopped mint leaves and, if desired, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative.
The soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Feel free to adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more or less water.
If you prefer a bit of heat, add a small jalapeño pepper to the blender before mixing.