As the weather heats up, it's time to trade in heavy soups and stews for something lighter and more refreshing. This Chilled Cucumber, Avocado, and Shrimp Soup fits the bill perfectly. It's a cold soup that's made with fresh cucumbers, avocados, shrimp, and a variety of herbs and spices. It's light and flavorful, and it's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.
In addition to the Chilled Cucumber, Avocado, and Shrimp Soup, the article also includes recipes for two other cold soups: Chilled Mango Soup and Chilled Avocado Soup. All three soups are easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. For example, if you don't like shrimp, you can substitute chicken or tofu. If you want a spicier soup, you can add more chili peppers. And if you want a creamier soup, you can add more avocado or sour cream. With so many options to choose from, you're sure to find a cold soup that you'll love.
AVOCADO-CUCUMBER SOUP WITH SHRIMP
Pureed avocado and yogurt gives this chilled soup its creamy texture. To save time, try our quick-cooling method. (See note below.)
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a blender, combine half the cucumber and 1 avocado with the yogurt, lime juice, jalapeno, scallions, 1 tablespoon cilantro, 1 cup ice water, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Puree until completely smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Cut remaining avocado into 1/4-inch cubes. Stir avocado and remaining cucumber into soup. Thin with 1/2 to 1 cup ice water, as desired. Season again with salt and pepper. Chill, about 1 hour.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp, turning once, until opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with shrimp and remaining tablespoon cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 g, Fat 17 g, Protein 7 g
CHILLED AVOCADO SOUP WITH SHRIMP
Think beyond guacamole and toast and try avocados in a bright summery soup.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Thinly slice 1/2 lemon and put in a medium saucepan with 4 cups water, the garlic, bay leaf and a big pinch each of salt and pepper. Grate ½ teaspoon lemon zest and juice the remaining 1 1/2 lemons; set aside.
- Bring the water to a simmer over medium heat. Add the shrimp and poach until just cooked through, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon; reserve the saucepan and poaching liquid. Refrigerate the shrimp until chilled, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, combine the peas, parsley and 1/2 cup pea shoots in a blender (preferably a high-speed blender). Add the garlic from the poaching liquid plus 1 1/4 cups poaching liquid. Carefully blend until smooth. Add 1 cup ice cubes, then add the avocados, scallions, tarragon, the reserved lemon zest and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Blend until very smooth, thinning with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 20 minutes or up to 1 hour.
- Stir the soup and thin with cold water, if needed. Add more lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Divide the soup among shallow bowls.
- Toss the chilled shrimp with 1 teaspoon each lemon juice and avocado oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Put in the middle of the soup and top with the remaining 1/4 cup pea shoots. Drizzle with the remaining 2 teaspoons avocado oil.
CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP WITH SHRIMP
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 2h20m
Yield 9 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the yogurt, half-and-half, cucumbers, red onion, scallions, salt, and pepper. Transfer the mixture in batches to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until the cucumbers are coarsely pureed and then pour into another bowl. Continue processing the soup until all of it is pureed. Fold in the dill, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until very cold.
- Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice. Serve chilled, garnished with the shrimp, lemon, and fresh dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 95 milligrams, Sodium 1698 milligrams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 6 grams
CHILLED CUCUMBER, AVOCADO AND SHRIMP SOUP
A delightfully refreshing chilled soup -- this recipe is perfect for a hot summer day, a BBQ or even dinner party. The presentation is simple yet elegant, and the soup itself is so good and easy to prepare. There are other avocado/cucumber soup recipes posted here at Zaar, but this one is different and contains an additional ingredient: shrimp! :) This recipe was adapted from a similar one found in HomeBasics magazine. Also note that "Cook Time" is the time required for proper chilling.
Provided by grumblebee
Categories Citrus
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 generous portions, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Wrap half the avocado in plastic wrap and set aside.
- Peel the other half of the avocado, then cut it into chunks.
- Place the avocado, cucumber, broth, yogurt, lime juice and salt in the bowl of a blender. Process until smooth and creamy. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until very cold.
- To serve, peel and dice the remaining avocado half. Stir the avocado into the soup along with the diced shrimp.
- Ladle the soup into 4 bowls, sprinkle with green onions and float a single shrimp on top of each.
CHILLED AVOCADO CUCUMBER SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Blender Freeze/Chill No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Sodium Avocado Cucumber Summer Chill Cilantro Gourmet
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Peel cucumber and cut into 4 pieces. Quarter avocado, removing pit, and peel. Cut scallion into large pieces. In a blender purée all ingredients until smooth and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve soup garnished with coriander.
COLD AVOCADO AND CUCUMBER SOUP WITH DILL
Provided by Jhumpa Lahiri
Categories easy, lunch, quick, one pot, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a food processor or blender, purée garlic, cucumber and avocado, scraping down sides if necessary. Add buttermilk, 3/4 cup water, dill, salt, a pinch of cayenne, black pepper and half the orange juice. Blend until smooth.
- Add remaining orange juice in increments until you like the flavor. Cover and refrigerate. Serve soup chilled, garnished, if desired, with shrimp tossed with olive oil and lime juice.
CHILLED AVOCADO SOUP WITH SHRIMP AND CHIVES
Categories Soup/Stew Blender Quick & Easy Lunch Lemon Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Spring Chill Healthy Chive Jalapeño Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 (first-course) servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and jalapeño; sauté until tender, about 15 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Season with salt. Remove from heat; cool.
- Place avocados in blender. Add chicken broth, 4 tablespoons lemon juice and onion mixture. Puree until smooth. Transfer to large bowl. Stir in 2 cups water and lemon peel. Thin soup with more water, if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 3 hours.
- Meanwhile, mix shrimp, cucumber, chives, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with shrimp.
CHILLED CUCUMBER AVOCADO SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: english cucumber, medium avocados, greek yogurt, vegetable broth, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, scallions, salt, pepper
Provided by Crystal Hatch
Categories Lunch
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a food processor or blender, add the cucumber, avocado, Greek yogurt, vegetable broth, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, scallions, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes, or until ready to serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 797 calories, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 27 grams
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe avocados and fresh shrimp.
- If you don't have any vegetable broth, you can use chicken broth instead.
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they will become tough.
- Garnish the soup with fresh herbs, such as cilantro or mint, before serving.
- Serve the soup chilled, or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
This chilled cucumber avocado and shrimp soup is a refreshing and flavorful soup that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be prepared in advance, making it a great option for busy weeknights. The soup is also a good source of protein, healthy fats, and vitamins. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy meal, give this chilled cucumber avocado and shrimp soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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