Cold Avocado Soup

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
38%
Cold Avocado Soup
45 min.
6
263kcal

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As the warm sun shines and the days turn longer, there's nothing quite as refreshing as a bowl of cold avocado soup. This delightful dish is not only vegetarian and gluten-free but also an explosion of flavors that will transport your taste buds to sunny tropical shores. Imagine the creamy richness of perfectly ripe avocados blended with the subtle sweetness of shallots and an exquisite hint of dry sherry. Each spoonful is a velvety adventure packed with wholesome goodness.

With an effortless preparation time of just 45 minutes, this soup is perfect for gatherings, whether it's a casual brunch, an elegant dinner party, or even a light snack between meals. Featuring fresh chives and a dollop of sour cream on top, it transforms this creamy green delight into an enticing visual and culinary experience.

Not only is it a treat for your palate, but this cold avocado soup also boasts impressive nutritional values, with a healthy balance of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. At just 263 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a nourishing bowl that's both satisfying and revitalizing. Perfectly chilled, it's a fabulous starter or a delightful antipasto that will leave your guests asking for seconds. Embrace the vibrant flavors and refresh your dining table with this stunning recipe!

Ingredients

  • medium avocado pitted peeled quartered
  • servings chives fresh sour chopped
  • tablespoons sherry dry
  • 29 ounce chicken broth canned
  • 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce hot
  •  shallots chopped
  • 0.7 cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • ladle
  • blender

Directions

  1. Working in batches, blend avocados, chicken broth, 2/3 cup milk, chopped shallots, 2 tablespoons Sherry and 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce in blender until mixture is smooth. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until cold. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Keep refrigerated.)Ladle soup into bowls. Spoon dollop of sour cream atop soup.
  2. Garnish with chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories263kcal
Protein9.28%
Fat68.18%
Carbs22.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28
Glycemic Load
1.83
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
14.224782772686%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.44mg
Catechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
0.52mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.2mg
Hesperetin
0.02mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:263.03kcal
13.15%
Fat:21.4g
32.93%
Saturated Fat:3.61g
22.54%
Carbohydrates:15.92g
5.31%
Net Carbohydrates:6.65g
2.42%
Sugar:3.09g
3.44%
Cholesterol:3.25mg
1.08%
Sodium:70.88mg
3.08%
Alcohol:0.51g
100%
Alcohol %:0.21%
100%
Protein:6.56g
13.11%
Fiber:9.27g
37.08%
Vitamin K:30.45µg
29%
Folate:112.49µg
28.12%
Potassium:843.23mg
24.09%
Vitamin B3:4.27mg
21.33%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.39%
Vitamin B5:1.99mg
19.92%
Vitamin E:2.79mg
18.62%
Vitamin C:14.9mg
18.06%
Copper:0.33mg
16.7%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.09%
Phosphorus:144.69mg
14.47%
Magnesium:46.17mg
11.54%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.27%
Zinc:1.15mg
7.67%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.41%
Iron:1.16mg
6.42%
Calcium:59.39mg
5.94%
Vitamin A:283.96IU
5.68%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.72%
Vitamin D:0.3µg
1.99%
Selenium:1.17µg
1.66%
Source:Epicurious