Chilled Avocado Soup with Tortilla Chips

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
15%
Chilled Avocado Soup with Tortilla Chips
45 min.
4
181kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and nutritious starter that will impress your guests? This Chilled Avocado Soup with Tortilla Chips is the perfect solution! Packed with healthy ingredients, it's not only vegetarian and gluten-free but also brimming with flavor. The creamy avocado blends perfectly with the refreshing cucumber and the protein-rich cannellini beans, creating a luscious base that quenches your thirst and satisfies your palate. A hint of chipotle chile powder adds just the right amount of heat, making each spoonful a delightful surprise.

What sets this soup apart are the crispy tortilla chips that provide a satisfying crunch, perfectly contrasting the smoothness of the soup. They are seasoned to perfection, ensuring that every bite is bursting with taste. Whether you're serving it as a starter at a dinner party, a lighter meal on a warm day, or an enticing snack, this dish is versatile and appealing. Plus, it comes together in just 45 minutes and is sure to become a favorite for anyone looking for a wholesome, low-calorie option. Elevate your culinary repertoire with this delightful chilled soup that celebrates the vibrant flavors of fresh ingredients!

Ingredients

  •  avocado ripe peeled
  • cup .5 can cannellini beans canned rinsed drained
  • 0.1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder 
  • 6-inch corn tortillas halved cut into (1/8-inch-thick) strips ()
  • cup cucumber peeled chopped
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk fat-free
  • 14 ounce less-sodium chicken broth fat-free canned
  • tablespoon cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • blender

Directions

  1. Combine first 7 ingredients (through avocado) in a blender; add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Process until smooth; stir in 1/8 teaspoon salt and chopped fresh cilantro. Cover and chill 2 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 40
  3. Lightly coat tortillas with cooking spray.
  4. Combine remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, cumin, and 1/8 teaspoon chile powder in a small bowl; sprinkle cumin mixture over tortillas, tossing gently to coat. Arrange tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake at 400 for 5 minutes or until crisp. Cool in pan.
  6. Place 1 cup soup in each of 4 bowls; top evenly with tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts

Calories181kcal
Protein14.43%
Fat38.39%
Carbs47.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.38
Glycemic Load
5.23
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
10.090869478557%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.34mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:180.65kcal
9.03%
Fat:8.13g
12.51%
Saturated Fat:1.17g
7.32%
Carbohydrates:22.49g
7.5%
Net Carbohydrates:15.85g
5.76%
Sugar:2.79g
3.1%
Cholesterol:0.59mg
0.2%
Sodium:736.34mg
32.01%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.88g
13.76%
Fiber:6.63g
26.54%
Manganese:0.38mg
19.17%
Folate:76.53µg
19.13%
Potassium:552.13mg
15.78%
Vitamin K:14.58µg
13.89%
Copper:0.26mg
13.19%
Magnesium:52.3mg
13.07%
Phosphorus:126.45mg
12.65%
Iron:2.04mg
11.31%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
11.19%
Vitamin B5:1mg
9.99%
Vitamin E:1.45mg
9.69%
Vitamin C:7.6mg
9.21%
Vitamin B3:1.7mg
8.48%
Zinc:1.08mg
7.18%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.17%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.08%
Calcium:63.05mg
6.3%
Selenium:3.93µg
5.62%
Vitamin B12:0.2µg
3.31%
Vitamin A:106.98IU
2.14%
Source:My Recipes