Chilled Cucumber & Avocado Soup – Lentils.org

Chilled Cucumber & Avocado Soup

  By lentilsorg    

April 28, 2017

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When it’s too hot to eat soup, this chilled version comes to the rescue. Avocado lends a creaminess and fresh dill makes this taste like summer.

  • Prep: 5 Minutes
  • Cook: 5 Minutes
  • 5 Minutes

    5 Minutes

    10 Minutes

  • Yields: 4
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Directions

  1. Combine ingredients in a blender. Purée until smooth.
  2. Pour into soup cups or glasses. Chill for 30 minutes then garnish with reserved cucumber and dill. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

1 cucumber, peeled and diced, reserve 1/4 cup (60 mL)

1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped

1 cup (250 mL) plain yogurt

1 cup (250 mL) chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water

1/2 cup (125 mL) cooked split red lentils

1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh dill, chopped (plus more for garnish)

2 Tbsp (30 mL) diced red onion

2 Tbsp (30 mL) lime juice

2 tsp (10 mL) lime zest

1 tsp (5 mL) Sriracha hot sauce

to taste, salt and pepper

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 cup (250 mL)
Calories170
Sodium240 mg
Potassium362 mg
Protein7 g
Cholesterol5 mg
Sugar7 g
Total Fat8 g
Saturated Fat1.5 g
Total Carbohydrates18 g
Dietary Fiber6 g