Chilled Cucumber, Avocado, and Yogurt Soup

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
31%
Chilled Cucumber, Avocado, and Yogurt Soup
20 min.
4
291kcal

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As the days grow warmer and the sun shines brighter, there's nothing quite as refreshing as a chilled soup to cool your appetite. This Chilled Cucumber, Avocado, and Yogurt Soup is a culinary delight that combines wholesome ingredients with vibrant flavors, perfect for a light lunch or a satisfying dinner. With its creamy avocado and refreshing cucumber, each spoonful bursts with the essence of summer.

What makes this dish even more appealing is its simplicity—ready in just 20 minutes, it’s fantastic for those busy days when you seek something that doesn’t require hours in the kitchen. The combination of fresh dill and mint adds an aromatic flair, elevating the soup from simple to extraordinary. Each ingredient plays its role, from the tangy yogurt that forms a luscious base to the mild spice of ground cumin and white pepper that gives it a slight kick. This vegetarian and gluten-free soup is not just a treat for your taste buds; it also provides a balanced blend of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates.

Whether you are hosting a gathering or simply enjoying a meal at home, this soup is sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire. Serve it chilled, and drizzle a bit of extra-virgin olive oil on top for that finishing touch. Dive into this vibrant bowl of goodness and experience the refreshing taste of summer any time of year!

Ingredients

  •  avocado cut into 1/2-in. dice
  •  cucumber english peeled chopped
  • 0.3 cup optional: dill fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoons garlic minced
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper white
  • cups yogurt plain low-fat
  • teaspoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk together yogurt, garlic, salt, spices, and 2 cups cold water in a large bowl.
  2. Add cucumber, avocado, mint, and dill, stirring gently to combine.
  3. Drizzle each serving with 1 tsp. oil.

Nutrition Facts

Calories291kcal
Protein19.59%
Fat45.65%
Carbs34.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.5
Glycemic Load
0.76
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
18.213478565216%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.87mg
Hesperetin
0.29mg
Apigenin
0.16mg
Luteolin
0.36mg
Isorhamnetin
1.28mg
Kaempferol
0.5mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
1.72mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:291.39kcal
14.57%
Fat:15.38g
23.66%
Saturated Fat:4.11g
25.72%
Carbohydrates:26.35g
8.78%
Net Carbohydrates:22.19g
8.07%
Sugar:18.88g
20.97%
Cholesterol:14.7mg
4.9%
Sodium:470.84mg
20.47%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.85g
29.7%
Calcium:488.28mg
48.83%
Phosphorus:407.89mg
40.79%
Vitamin B2:0.64mg
37.38%
Potassium:983.41mg
28.1%
Vitamin K:25.83µg
24.6%
Vitamin B5:2.39mg
23.85%
Vitamin B12:1.37µg
22.87%
Folate:80.66µg
20.17%
Zinc:2.76mg
18.43%
Magnesium:71.42mg
17.85%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
16.93%
Vitamin C:13.76mg
16.68%
Fiber:4.16g
16.63%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.39%
Selenium:9.09µg
12.99%
Vitamin A:625.2IU
12.5%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.64%
Vitamin E:1.72mg
11.46%
Copper:0.19mg
9.3%
Vitamin B3:1.36mg
6.78%
Iron:1.21mg
6.74%
Source:My Recipes