Cucumber Soup with Wasabi Avocado Cream
Cool, creamy, and irresistibly refreshing, this Cucumber Soup with Wasabi Avocado Cream combines crisp cucumbers, tangy Greek yogurt, and a zing of fresh dill for a velvety cold soup that’s perfect for warm weather. Made in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe showcases a bold twist with a dollop of silky avocado cream infused with fiery wasabi paste, adding a layer of complexity to every spoonful. Finished with a hint of lemon, garlic, and olive oil, this chilled soup is not only a healthful and hydrating appetizer but also a striking addition to any summer menu. Serve it in elegant glasses for a sophisticated starter or as a refreshing light meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium cucumber
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 medium garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cubes ice cubes
Instructions
Peel the cucumbers, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds with a spoon. Roughly chop the cucumbers and set aside.
Add the chopped cucumbers, Greek yogurt, vegetable stock, dill, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper into a blender.
Blend the mixture until smooth, then add the ice cubes and blend again until fully incorporated and chilled. Adjust seasoning as needed.
To prepare the wasabi avocado cream, scoop out the ripe avocado into a small bowl. Mash it with a fork until creamy.
Mix the mashed avocado with wasabi paste, olive oil, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
Divide the cucumber soup among 4 bowls or glasses, ensuring an even serving size.
Top each serving with a dollop of the wasabi avocado cream, gently swirled into the soup, or serve on the side.
Serve immediately and enjoy as a refreshing starter or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
881 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.1 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 2029 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.1 g | ||
| Protein | 36.1 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 449 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 2466 mg | 52% | |
*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.
