Chilled Green Soup
Cool, creamy, and bursting with vibrant flavors, Chilled Green Soup is the ultimate refreshing dish for warm days. Packed with wholesome ingredients like cucumber, zucchini, avocado, and fresh spinach, this no-cook recipe is light yet satisfyingly rich. The addition of fresh basil, tangy lemon juice, and a touch of garlic infuses every sip with herbaceous and zesty notes, while chilled vegetable broth and a hint of Greek yogurt (optional) create a silky, spoonable texture. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect make-ahead meal—simply blend, chill, and serve. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil or extra basil leaves for a stunning presentation. Whether you’re hosting a summer soirée or seeking a cooling escape, this chilled green soup is an irresistible, nutrient-packed treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumber
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 large avocado
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional for creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups vegetable broth (chilled)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cubes ice cubes
Instructions
Peel one of the cucumbers and leave the second cucumber unpeeled for added texture. Cut both cucumbers into chunks.
Wash and trim the zucchini, then cut it into pieces.
Scoop the flesh of the avocado out of its skin and discard the pit.
Place the cucumber, zucchini, avocado, spinach, basil, garlic, and Greek yogurt (if using) into a blender.
Add the lemon juice, chilled vegetable broth, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and ice cubes to the blender.
Blend all the ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy. This may take 1-2 minutes depending on the power of your blender.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice as needed.
Transfer the soup to a large bowl or container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the soup to chill thoroughly.
Before serving, stir the soup and pour it into bowls. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of black pepper, or a few basil leaves if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing, chilled green soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.5 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 5405 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.7 g | ||
| Protein | 21.1 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 343 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 3057 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
