Chilled Cucumber Soup With Avocado Cumin And Mint Food

CHILLED AVOCADO & CUCUMBER SOUP

Steps:

• Peel and de-stone 2 of the avocados and chop the cucumber and 3 of the spring onions. Place in a food processor or blender with the vegetable stock, soy milk, lemon juice and crushed garlic clove. Blitz until smooth and creamy.
• Place the soup in the fridge to chill - then when ready to eat, serve with the other avocado sliced on top, Greek yoghurt, the final spring onion (chopped) and fresh parsley.

CHILLED AVOCADO & CUCUMBER SOUP

Steps:

• If using jalapeno pepper, remove seeds and chop coarsely.
• Peel and chop cucumbers into small cubes.
• Do the same with the avocado.
• Now, put everything into blender or food processor and process till smooth.
• Thin mixture to desired consistency with extra water, then season again with salt and pepper to your liking.
• Chill for 2 hours in fridge.
• Garnish options: sprig of mint, couple of cilantro leaves, chopped tomatoes, couple of grilled shrimp or scallops, or some sour cream.

CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP WITH AVOCADO TOAST FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES

Steps:

• 1. In the bowl of a blender or food processor, combine cucumber, buttermilk, garlic, anchovy, scallions, jalapeño, fresh herbs, sherry vinegar and salt. Blend until smooth and adjust seasoning as needed.
• 2. Smash avocado slices on the toasted bread. Sprinkle with crumbled feta, squeeze the juice of the lemon half over the top and finish each with a drizzle of olive oil and some pepper. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• 3. Distribute soup between 4 bowls and garnish with raw corn kernels, toasted pine nuts and/or red onion ~ and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve avocado toast on the side.

CHAVRIE CHILLED AVACADO AND CUCUMBER SOUP

Steps:

• Split the avocado in half, remove the pit and scoop pulp into a blender.
• Add cucumber pieces.
• Puree until smooth.
• Add coconut milk, lime juice, cumin, Tabasco, ginger and Chavrie®, blend well.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Chill well before serving.

CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP WITH AVOCADO, CUMIN, AND MINT

Steps:

• Halve the cucumbers lengthwise and scoop out and discard the seeds. Place the cucumbers in a blender. Slice open the avocado. Stick a chef's knife into the pit and twist to remove. Scoop the avocado flesh into the blender. Add the almonds, lime juice, cumin, jalapeño, scallion, and mint. Blend with the ice cubes and 2 cups cold water until smooth. Taste and season with salt.
• Serve in glasses garnished with a few chopped almonds.