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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Are you looking for a refreshing, light dish to brighten your day? Look no further than this delightful Cucumber Soup with Wasabi-Avocado Cream! Perfectly designed for a hot summer day or as a sophisticated starter for your next dinner party, this vibrant soup is not only vegetarian and gluten-free but also incredibly easy to prepare. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a dish that is both visually stunning and packed with flavor.

The star of this recipe is the cooling cucumber, combined with the creaminess of ripe California avocado and a punch of wasabi for an unexpected twist. Each spoonful is a refreshing blend of textures and tastes, from the smooth, velvety soup to the zesty and rich avocado cream topping. Garnished with finely chopped fresh chives, this soup is not just a feast for your taste buds, but also for your eyes.

With only 100 calories per serving, this soup offers a guilt-free indulgence that’s perfect as an antipasto, snack, or light meal. Whether you’re entertaining guests or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home, this Cucumber Soup with Wasabi-Avocado Cream is sure to impress. Ready to dive into this refreshing experience? Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  •  california avocado pitted ripe peeled
  • servings garnish: chives fresh finely chopped
  •  cucumbers 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 paste mixed with 1/2 teaspoon water), or to taste
  • 0.5 cup water cold
  • 0.5 tablespoon distilled 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