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Detox Soup

By June 9, 2010June 6th, 202217 Comments

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Not sure if youโ€™ve noticed, but weโ€™ve been doing a lot of eating in my house lately โ€” and while we always try to keep it relatively artery-friendly, we frequently hit stretches where this is impossible. This past week, for instance, there was the burgers-and-dogs barbecue at a friendโ€™s house, there was the baked-good bacchanalia during the ballet recital intermission, there was Andyโ€™s business dinner at a downtown restaurant that proved to be a five-course ode to butter and cream. This is usually the time we break out our Detox Soup, made in a blender from all things green, and perfect for a warm summer night when you donโ€™t want to turn on the stove.

The kids donโ€™t love the soup as much as we do so we present them with a mini serving and provide cucumber slices and mini whole wheat pitas (no spoon) so they think of it more as a dip than as a soup.

(Recipe and photo updated June 2022)

Chilled Avocado & Cucumber Soup

1 large cucumber (peeled and cubed)
2 avocados (1 1/2 pitted and peeled, 1/2 cut into chunks)
1 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt (any fat content, but try for at least 2%)
juice of 1 large lime
1 small jalapeรฑo chili, minced (remove seeds if your kids do not like heat)
5 scallions (white and light green parts only), roughly chopped (or 1/2 small shallot)
1/3 cup cilantro, roughly chopped (plus more for garnish)
3/4 cup vegetable broth (or water)
croutons (optional)
salt and pepper

In a blender, combine about two thirds of the cucumber, the 1 1/2 avocado, buttermilk (or yogurt), lime juice, jalapeรฑo, scallions, cilantro, salt and pepper, and broth. Puree until smooth, adding more water or broth if necessary until it reaches a creamy, but not gloppy consistency. Chill for as long as you can, try to make it at least 30 minutes. Garnish with remaining cucumber, avocado, cilantro and croutons (if using) when you serve.

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17 Comments

  • Erin @ Letter Soup says:

    This looks tasty, and since itโ€™s blended there is a tiny chance that my vegetable-phobic kids might even try it! I like the โ€œdipโ€ idea. Thanks!

  • The Hausfrau says:

    Iโ€™m definitely going to be trying this soonโ€“my mouth is watering already!

  • The Hausfrau says:

    I just made this last night, and itโ€™s really good! I know Iโ€™ll be making it again. Thanks!

  • Avatar Marcella Urioste says:

    This soup sound like a avocado dip that we eat with, chips.

  • Avatar Naomi says:

    How many servings is the recipe for? Anyone know? Iโ€™m thinking of doing this for a dinner party starter for 6 but donโ€™t know whether I need to double itโ€ฆ Thanks!

  • Sarah says:

    That looks delish! Exactly the kind of green thing Iโ€™m craving after a couple days of fried everythingโ€ฆ

    PS: I read your newsletter, do I win the wine?

  • Avatar Annie says:

    This soup looks delicious but Iโ€™m trying to be calorie conscious as well as healthy, is there a good substitution for the buttermilk? Iโ€™m trying to avoid dairy and processed foods.

  • Avatar Elisa says:

    Just made this soup with a corn and black bean flatbread. Since the soup is so easy and doesnโ€™t require a stove, I am certain this will become a go to summer dinner. Thank you!

  • Lori@ In My Kitchen, In My Life says:

    I just made this for a solo dinner โ€” yum. It went great with some sautรฉed salmon on the side on this warm summer evening.

  • Avatar Raymond Mattson says:

    I am such a sucker for avocado and cucumber so having these two together is like a walk in the clouds. Itโ€™s delicious!

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  • Avatar Diane says:

    Just had this as an appetizer before dinner. Delish! This is a keeper for sure.

  • Avatar marisa blake says:

    we just made this for a solo dinner โ€” yum. It went great with some sautรฉed salmon on the side on this warm summer evening.

  • Avatar Alex Blanc says:

    I usually eat Avocado raw with lemon juice or honey and never hear about an Avocado Soup. It seems easy and Iโ€™ll try it.

  • Avatar Rachel says:

    Hi Jenny,

    Weโ€™re going to make this for dinner next week, thanks to your PPP post linking to this soup. The perfect dinner for hot weather! How many servings does the recipe make?

  • Avatar Sharon says:

    I made this first as isโ€” delicious. I also made it again but used celery for the cucumbers since that is what I had and threw in some garlic. Had to adjust a little bc I think that might have too much water, but a great versatile recipe. Topped with some Tajin as well.

  • Avatar MC says:

    Has anyone tried making this soup non-dairy? Maybe using oat milk, or oat milk-based yogurt?

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