CHILLED AVOCADO AND YOGURT SOUP WITH TOMATO SALSA

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Chilled Avocado and Yogurt Soup with Tomato Salsa image

Provided by Janet Fletcher

Categories     Soup/Stew     Tomato     Low Fat     Kid-Friendly     Yogurt     Lunch     Avocado     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 large ripe but firm avocados
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
2 heaping tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 large clove garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 serrano or jalapeño chile, seeds removed for less heat if desired, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon toasted and ground cumin seeds
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
Kosher or sea salt
For the salsa:
1 large plum (Roma) tomato, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup finely minced white onion
2 heaping tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 serrano or jalapeño chile, seeds removed for less heat if desired, finely minced
1 small clove garlic, finely minced
Kosher or sea salt
Freshly squeezed lime juice

Steps:

  • Halve and pit the avocados. Set aside half an avocado for the salsa. Put the remaining avocado flesh in a blender with the buttermilk, yogurt, cilantro, garlic, chile, and cumin. Blend until smooth. Taste and add more chile if desired, and then blend again. Transfer to a bowl and stir in enough cold water to thin the soup to a pleasing consistency, about 1/2 cup. Stir in the lime juice, or more to taste, and season with salt. Chill thoroughly.
  • Just before serving, prepare the salsa: In a bowl, stir together the tomato, onion, cilantro, chile, and garlic. Cut the reserved avocado half into 1/4-inch dice and fold it in gently, and then season to taste with salt and lime juice and stir again gently to avoid mashing the avocado.
  • If the soup has thickened in the refrigerator, whisk in ice water to thin it to the desired consistency. Taste for seasoning. Divide among 6 bowls. Top each serving with a spoonful of salsa and serve.

Rosemary Nakigoye
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This soup is a must-try! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and the perfect meal for a hot summer day. I highly recommend it.


Krystal Edmond
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the tomato salsa adds a nice touch of spice. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Taylor Adkins
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the creamy texture and the tangy flavor of the tomato salsa. It's the perfect soup for a summer party.


Kelvin Juma
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much liquid.


Peace Setordzie
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This soup is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the tangy flavor of the tomato salsa. It's the perfect soup for a summer lunch or dinner.


Sajda Malik
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This soup is definitely a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the tomato salsa adds a nice touch of spice.


Extra Neatro
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I had high hopes for this soup, but I was disappointed. The avocado flavor was completely overpowered by the yogurt and tomato salsa.


BD BUS LOVER
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This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added some more spices.


majid sanghroo
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually serve it with a side of grilled chicken or fish.


Tristyn Summers
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was a big hit with my family and friends.


Kashif Arshad
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the tomato salsa adds a nice touch of acidity. I will definitely be making this again.


Brandy J
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I'm not usually a fan of avocado soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of yogurt and tomato salsa really brightens it up and makes it so flavorful. I served it chilled, and it was the perfect summer soup.


Michelle Rorstrom
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This soup was a delightful surprise! I love avocados, and the combination with yogurt and tomato salsa was perfect. It was creamy, tangy, and refreshing, and the perfect meal for a hot summer day. I will definitely be making this again!