Chilled Avocado Soup

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Chilled Avocado Soup
David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
Total Time
15 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Rating
4(93)
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This chilled soup couldn’t be easier to make, packing a lot of flavor into a quick dish of just a few ingredients. Fresh, green and somewhat tart, it’s quite refreshing on a warm day.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6 servings
  • 2large ripe avocados, halved and pitted
  • cups plain (not Greek) yogurt
  • ¼cup lime juice
  • ¼cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1small bunch cilantro or parsley, leaves and tender stems 
  • A few slices of jalapeño 
Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

282 calories; 25 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 15 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 11 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 7 grams protein; 425 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put 1 cup water, the avocados, yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, cilantro (or parsley) and jalapeño in a blender. Purée until smooth. Taste for seasoning and chill well.

  2. Step 2

    Before ready to serve, thin with more water to taste (thicker for soup, thinner to drink).

  3. Step 3

    Pour into chilled soup bowls for a sit-down first course, or into shot glasses for a stand-up appetizer.

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By a stroke of luck I happened to have both ripe avocadoes, and a good-quality avocado oil on hand when I ran across this recipe. I made the recipe as written except that I used avocado oil instead of olive oil. Really lovely and refreshing.

Ridiculously easy and delicious. A little chili oil, corn kernels, or anything else yummy make for a great garnish.

Tasty but felt it was too much water. When I make it again, would start with 1/2 cup of water and add more if needed. Will also try it with goat's milk yogurt for lactose intolerant guests.

A little lobster meat makes a nice garnish

Love this recipe as is but… A two tablespoon or so of fine dry sherry is a revelation. Sherry vinegar works well too if you can’t do alcohol, just back off on the lime juice a bit. Try swapping out the yogurt for butter milk,if you like a bit more umami. ;)

Decided to make on a whim with my half avocado. Simple to make yet flavor packed and refreshing. Can’t wait to serve at my next dinner party in shot glasses as a starter. Delish!

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