Avocado Soup with Herbs, Slivered Radishes, and Pistachios

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
49%
Avocado Soup with Herbs, Slivered Radishes, and Pistachios
45 min.
3
342kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in the refreshing flavors of our Avocado Soup with Herbs, Slivered Radishes, and Pistachios—a culinary delight that perfectly embodies the vibrant essence of summer and maximizes the nutrition you can pack into a meal. This delightful vegetarian and gluten-free dish is not only a feast for the eyes with its vivid green hue, but it also offers a creamy and satisfying texture that's ideal for light lunches, elegant dinners, or even as a chic appetizer.

The earthy taste of ripe avocados pairs beautifully with a medley of fresh herbs like chives, cilantro, and tarragon, while the zesty lime and a hint of jalapeño provide a delightful contrast to the richness of the avocado. Incorporating slivered radishes adds a crunch that enhances the overall experience, and the addition of shelled pistachios delivers a nutty flavor and a satisfying bite that will keep you coming back for more.

This soup is incredibly easy to prepare—simply blend, chill, and serve in just 45 minutes, making it a perfect option for those busy weeknights or leisurely weekend lunches. At only 342 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a dish that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Your taste buds and your body will thank you for this delightful and health-conscious meal!

Ingredients

  • large avocado pitted peeled
  • servings chives and chive blossoms finely sliced
  • tablespoon chives snipped
  • tablespoon cilantro leaves chopped
  •  cucumber peeled seeded
  • servings optional: dill 
  • large garlic clove 
  • 0.5  jalapeño chile seeded chopped
  •  juice of lime 
  • cups buttermilk low-fat
  • tablespoon marjoram minced
  • 0.3 cup pistachios shelled
  • servings thinly slivered radishes 
  •  slender scallions white green finely minced plus a bit of the ,
  • servings sea salt and pepper freshly ground
  • 0.5 teaspoon sweetener such as agave syrup, to taste
  • tablespoon tarragon minced
  • cup yogurt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • ladle
  • blender

Directions

  1. Puree the buttermilk, yogurt, avocado, and a quarter of the peeled cucumber in a blender until smooth, then pour it into a bowl.
  2. Mash the garlic with 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir it into the puree along with the scallions, herbs, chile, and lime zest. Season to taste with salt, pepper, lime juice, and sweetener, if needed. Seed and finely dice the remaining cucumber and add to the soup. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled. Just before serving, taste and correct the seasonings.
  3. Ladle the soup into bowls, then cover the surface with the chives, radishes, herb sprigs, and pistachios.
  4. Taste
  5. Book, using the USDA Nutrition Database
  6. From Vegetable Soups From Deborah Madison's Kitchen by Deborah Madison Copyright (c) 2006 by Deborah Madison Published by Broadway Books.Deborah Madison's Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone and The Savory Way, each earned the IACP's Julia Child Cookbook of the Year award. Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone also received a James Beard Award, as did Local Flavors, her most recent book. She is also the author of the James Beard Award nominee This Can't Be Tofu! and The Greens Cookbook, which is now a classic. She lives in Galisteo, New Mexico.

Nutrition Facts

Calories342kcal
Protein15.57%
Fat51.41%
Carbs33.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
152.33
Glycemic Load
3.4
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
24.106956318669%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.22mg
Pelargonidin
36.62mg
Catechin
0.49mg
Epigallocatechin
0.28mg
Epicatechin
0.36mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.16mg
Eriodictyol
0.22mg
Hesperetin
0.9mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.14mg
Kaempferol
0.86mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.89mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:342.12kcal
17.11%
Fat:20.92g
32.18%
Saturated Fat:5.04g
31.52%
Carbohydrates:30.23g
10.08%
Net Carbohydrates:21.76g
7.91%
Sugar:17.17g
19.08%
Cholesterol:17.02mg
5.67%
Sodium:502.16mg
21.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.26g
28.52%
Vitamin K:57.2µg
54.48%
Vitamin C:32.61mg
39.53%
Calcium:389.41mg
38.94%
Phosphorus:373mg
37.3%
Potassium:1246.83mg
35.62%
Vitamin B6:0.68mg
34.09%
Fiber:8.46g
33.86%
Vitamin B2:0.57mg
33.62%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.49%
Folate:123.76µg
30.94%
Magnesium:96.29mg
24.07%
Copper:0.47mg
23.7%
Vitamin B5:2.14mg
21.38%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
20.23%
Iron:3mg
16.64%
Zinc:2.41mg
16.09%
Vitamin A:791.12IU
15.82%
Vitamin E:2.07mg
13.8%
Vitamin B12:0.65µg
10.9%
Vitamin B3:2.06mg
10.3%
Selenium:7.08µg
10.12%
Source:Epicurious