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Creamy Chilled Cucumber Avocado Gazpacho with Lime and Crispy Shallots

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A refreshing and creamy summer soup blending ripe avocado and crisp cucumber with zesty lime and crunchy crispy shallots, perfect for hot days and light meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large cucumbers, peeled and chopped
  • 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
  • Juice of 2 medium limes
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt (optional, use dairy-free yogurt for vegan)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup water or vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the shallots evenly. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add shallots and cook slowly, stirring frequently, until golden brown and crispy (8-10 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
  2. Peel and chop cucumbers into chunks. Peel, pit, and scoop avocado flesh into blender. Mince garlic and roughly chop cilantro.
  3. In blender, combine cucumbers, garlic, lime juice, Greek yogurt, cilantro, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add ½ cup water or vegetable broth. Blend on high until smooth.
  4. Add avocado last and pulse a few times just until combined and creamy. Avoid over-blending to keep avocado bright green.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lime juice. Add more water or broth if soup is too thick.
  6. Transfer soup to a covered container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until thoroughly chilled.
  7. Before serving, stir soup and ladle into bowls. Top generously with crispy shallots.

Notes

Do not overblend avocado to maintain vibrant color and fresh taste. Slice shallots thinly and cook on low heat slowly for best crispiness. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Soup tastes better after chilling overnight. Stir well before serving if separation occurs. Use dairy-free yogurt for vegan version. Avoid freezing to prevent avocado texture changes.

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Keywords: gazpacho, cucumber soup, avocado soup, chilled soup, summer soup, creamy soup, lime, crispy shallots, healthy soup, vegan option

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