Avocado Mint and Cucumber Soup

Name: Avocado Mint and Cucumber Soup
Yield: 4
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: ½ lime, juice; 1 cucumber; 1 avocado, skinned and deseeded; 1 shallot; leaves from 3 sprigs of mint; 1 cloves garlic; 250ml water; mint for garnishing; season to taste

Edward DanielFriday 10 July 201501.7K views

A refreshing and cooling Avocado Mint and Cucumber Soup, made with a blend of ripe avocado, crisp cucumber, zesty lime, and fragrant mint. This vegan, paleo, and raw dish is the perfect way to cleanse your palate and revitalize your senses on a hot day. Whether you're looking to kickstart a healthy detox or simply indulge in a moment of self-care, this simple yet flavourful soup is sure to delight your taste buds and leave you feeling invigorated. Get the recipe on my blog, Ethivegan. Photo: © Edward Daniel. All rights reserved.

Avocado Mint and Cucumber Soup, with citrusy lime, shallot and garlic and fresh mint complementing the sweet cucumber and buttery avocado.

Take a spoonful of something cooling. And, instantly get invigorated. Your senses will awaken by the symphony of flavours dancing on your palate.

This dish will tumble your belief that vegan food can’t be made with a few simple household ingredients.

When to make:

Make this:

When the temperature soars, this dish will cool you down and leave you feeling revitalized.
When you’re looking to kickstart a healthy cleanse, this soup is the perfect way to get you on your way.
When you need a little “me time” and can’t be bothered with elaborate preparations, this simple yet delicious soup is the answer.

What inspired me:

I was inspired to create this soup while mooching around the farmers’ market with a visiting vegan friend. As we stumbled upon fragrant mint, ripe avocados, and crisp cucumbers, the idea for a cool, refreshing soup was born.

Recipe Highlights:

Cooling and zesty: The combination of avocado, cucumber, lime, and mint creates a palette-cleansing delight
Vegan, paleo, and raw: This soup is perfect for those following a plant-based, paleo, or raw lifestyle
Simple and easy: With just a few household ingredients, this soup comes together in a flash
Versatile: Enjoy this soup as a refreshing starter, a light lunch, or a revitalising snack

What equipment to use:

For this recipe, I suggest:

High speed blender

What to do next:

Tag me on @ethiveganquantum on Instagram to show me what you’ve made and let me know you’re happy for me to share.

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Love.

Edward x