Avocado Summer Soup
- SERVES
- 8
Enjoy fresh summer tastes with this chilled Avocado Summer Soup. This green and flavorful soup recipe comes from "The Budget-Friendly Fresh and Local Diabetes Cookbook" and is perfect during hot summer days, or anytime you're craving a fresh-tasting soup!
What You'll Need
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 large ripe Haas avocados
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoon sherry
- 1 (14-ounce) can low-sodium chicken stock (or 1-1/2 cups homemade chicken broth)
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cup low-fat milk
- dash kosher salt
What to Do
- Saute the onion and garlic in the oil until soft and fragrant. Set aside.
- Peel and chop the avocado. Puree in a blender or food processor with the onion and garlic mixture, the lime juice, and the sherry.
- Add chicken broth and hot sauce. Process until blended. Pour into a large serving bowl and add the chopped cilantro and milk. (Use more or less to achieve desired consistency.)
- Add salt to taste and chill for 2-3 hours before serving.
- Garnish with more chopped cilantro.
Notes
Some people like to use 1 cup of low-fat milk and 1 cup of buttermilk in this soup. This makes the soup slightly thicker and tangy.
Exchanges/Food Choices: 1/2 Carbohydrate | 2 Fat
Nutritional Information: Calories 125 | Calories from Fat 80 | Total Fat 9.0g | Saturated Fat 1.5g | Trans Fat 0g | Cholesterol 5mg | Sodium 50mg | Potassium 380mg | Total Carbohydrate 9g | Dietary Fiber 3g | Sugars 4g | Protein 4g | Phosphorus 95mg
Copyright © 2014 American Diabetes Association. From The Budget-Friendly Fresh and Local Diabetes Cookbook. Reprinted with permission from The American Diabetes Association. To order this book call 1-800-232-6733 or order online at ShopDiabetes.org.