Cucumber Soup with Wasabi-Avocado Cream

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Cucumber Soup with Wasabi-Avocado Cream
25 min.
6
100kcal

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Welcome to a refreshing culinary adventure with our Cucumber Soup with Wasabi-Avocado Cream! This delightful dish is perfect for those warm days when you crave something light yet satisfying. With its vibrant green hue and a unique blend of flavors, this soup is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the palate.

Imagine the crispness of fresh English cucumbers, expertly blended to create a smooth and cooling base, complemented by the creamy richness of ripe California avocado. The addition of zesty lime juice and a hint of wasabi brings an exciting kick that elevates this dish to a whole new level. Whether you're serving it as a starter, a light snack, or an elegant antipasti, this soup is sure to impress your guests.

What’s more, this recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a versatile choice for various dietary preferences. With just 25 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up a batch that serves six, making it ideal for gatherings or a cozy night in. Plus, with only 100 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to blend up a bowl of this deliciously cool cucumber soup topped with a luscious wasabi-avocado cream. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  •  avocado pitted ripe peeled
  • servings chives fresh finely chopped
  •  cucumber english peeled sliced
  • tablespoons chives fresh finely chopped
  • 1.5 cups ice cubes 
  • teaspoons kosher salt 
  • 0.5 tablespoon juice of lime fresh
  • oz yogurt plain
  • teaspoon wasabi powder mixed with 1/2 teaspoon water), or to taste
  • 0.5 cup water cold
  • 0.5 tablespoon vinegar white

Equipment

  • whisk
  • blender

Directions

  1. Purée cucumbers with water, vinegar, and 2 teaspoons kosher salt in batches in a blender until smooth.
  2. Mash together avocado, lime juice, and remaining teaspoon kosher salt until smooth.
  3. Whisk in yogurt, wasabi paste, chives, and pepper to taste.
  4. Just before serving, blend soup with ice in batches until smooth.
  5. Serve topped with avocado cream.
  6. Soup (before blending with ice) and avocado cream can be made 1 day ahead and kept, separately, chilled and covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories100kcal
Protein11%
Fat51.67%
Carbs37.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.17
Glycemic Load
0.6
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.0269564338352%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Epicatechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.11mg
Isorhamnetin
0.14mg
Kaempferol
0.4mg
Quercetin
0.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:100.49kcal
5.02%
Fat:6.33g
9.75%
Saturated Fat:1.56g
9.78%
Carbohydrates:10.3g
3.43%
Net Carbohydrates:7.23g
2.63%
Sugar:4.55g
5.05%
Cholesterol:4.91mg
1.64%
Sodium:1189.56mg
51.72%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.04g
6.07%
Vitamin K:35.98µg
34.26%
Potassium:450.16mg
12.86%
Fiber:3.06g
12.25%
Vitamin C:9.35mg
11.33%
Folate:42.54µg
10.63%
Vitamin B5:1.01mg
10.09%
Phosphorus:90.85mg
9.09%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.98%
Magnesium:35.64mg
8.91%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.79%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.09%
Calcium:79.15mg
7.92%
Copper:0.15mg
7.29%
Vitamin A:331.57IU
6.63%
Vitamin E:0.77mg
5.12%
Zinc:0.76mg
5.09%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.07%
Vitamin B3:0.77mg
3.87%
Iron:0.67mg
3.71%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.33%
Selenium:1.44µg
2.06%
Source:Epicurious