CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP WITH AVOCADO TOAST

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Summer

Yield 4 Bowls

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise and seeded
2 cups buttermilk (or use 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt plus 1/4 cup water)
1 large garlic clove, peeled and smashed
2 anchovy fillets (optional)
2 small whole scallions, trimmed
1/2 jalapeño, seeded, deveined and chopped
1/2 cup packed mixed fresh herbs (like mint, parsley, dill, tarragon, basil and cilantro)
1/2 teaspoon sherry or white wine vinegar, more to taste
3/4 teaspoon kosher sea salt, plus more to taste
4 slices baguette or other bread, toasted
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
Extra-virgin olive oil, for serving
Freshly ground black pepper
1 ear of corn, shucked, kernels sliced off
Fresh dill, for serving

Steps:

  • 1. In the bowl of a blender or food processor, combine cucumber, buttermilk, garlic, anchovy, scallions, jalapeño, fresh herbs, sherry vinegar and salt. Blend until smooth and adjust seasoning as needed. 2. Smash avocado slices on the toasted bread. Sprinkle with crumbled feta, squeeze the juice of the lemon half over the top and finish each with a drizzle of olive oil and some pepper. Transfer to a plate and set aside. 3. Distribute soup between 4 bowls and garnish with raw corn kernels and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve avocado toast on the side.

Bookie Latrice
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This soup is amazing! It's so light and refreshing, and it's the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. I also love the avocado toast, which adds a bit of substance to the soup. This is definitely a recipe that I will be making again and again.


Jamal Jamal
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This soup is delicious! It's so flavorful and refreshing, and it's the perfect way to use up all those cucumbers from my garden. I also love the avocado toast, which is the perfect accompaniment to the soup. I will definitely be making this recipe ag


Dipu Saud
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This soup is amazing! It's so light and refreshing, and it's the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. I also love the avocado toast, which adds a bit of substance to the soup. This is definitely a recipe that I will be making again and again.


Cheryl Bert
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This soup is delicious! It's so flavorful and refreshing, and it's the perfect way to use up all those cucumbers from my garden. I also love the avocado toast, which is the perfect accompaniment to the soup. I will definitely be making this recipe ag


Adrienne Belk
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This soup is amazing! It's so light and refreshing, and it's the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. I also love the avocado toast, which adds a bit of substance to the soup. This is definitely a recipe that I will be making again and again.


Niru Limbu
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This soup is delicious! It's so flavorful and refreshing, and it's the perfect way to use up all those cucumbers from my garden. I also love the avocado toast, which is the perfect accompaniment to the soup. I will definitely be making this recipe ag


Karin Colwell
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This soup is amazing! It's so light and refreshing, and it's the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. I also love the avocado toast, which adds a bit of substance to the soup. This is definitely a recipe that I will be making again and again.


TiaRisa Gilmour
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This soup is delicious! It's so flavorful and refreshing, and it's the perfect way to use up all those cucumbers from my garden. I also love the avocado toast, which is the perfect accompaniment to the soup. I will definitely be making this recipe ag


ADRIAN520zTRUfaceCRIPdrippEST Valdez
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This soup is amazing! It's so light and refreshing, and it's the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. I also love the avocado toast, which adds a bit of substance to the soup. This is definitely a recipe that I will be making again and again.


Sahar Mahmood
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This soup is delicious! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's the perfect way to use up all those cucumbers from my garden. I also love the avocado toast, which is the perfect accompaniment to the soup. I will definitely be making this recipe ag


Bruce Morrison
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This chilled cucumber soup is a must-try for anyone who loves light and refreshing summer soups. It's so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I especially love the addition of avocado toast, which adds a creamy and satisfying element to the sou


Anafi Esther
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This soup is amazing! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's the perfect way to use up all those cucumbers from my garden. I also love the avocado toast, which is the perfect accompaniment to the soup. I will definitely be making this recipe agai


Elaine Wilson
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I'm not usually a fan of cucumber soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of cucumber, avocado, and lemon juice is simply divine. The soup is so light and refreshing, and it's the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. I also love the


Arafatsk Arafatsk
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This soup was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the cool and refreshing flavors, and it was the perfect way to start a summer meal. I also appreciated how easy it was to make. I simply followed the recipe and it turned out perfectly. I wi


Prashant Dhakal
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this chilled cucumber soup definitely fits the bill. It's so unique and flavorful, and it's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. I especially love the addition of avocado toast, which adds a c


Tabot Dalinson
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This chilled cucumber soup was incredibly refreshing and light, perfect for a hot summer day. The flavors were well-balanced, with the cucumber and avocado providing a cool and creamy base, while the red onion and lemon juice added a bit of brightnes