Avocado Gazpacho with Spiced Croutons Recipe

Name: Avocado Gazpacho with Spiced Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spiced Croutons, recipe follows; 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and diced; 2 limes, juiced; 1/2 to 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth; 1/2 -cup fresh cilantro leaves, plus additional, for garnish; 1 small jalapeno, stemmed, seeded, and chopped; 2 green onions, sliced (including green tops); 2 ripe avocadoes; Salt; Spiced Croutons; 1/2 loaf (8 ounces) crusty bread; 2 ounces (1/2 stick) butter; 2 teaspoons ground chile powder, such as ancho; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

Spiced Croutons, recipe follows
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and diced
2 limes, juiced
1/2 to 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 -cup fresh cilantro leaves, plus additional, for garnish
1 small jalapeno, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
2 green onions, sliced (including green tops)
2 ripe avocadoes
Salt
Spiced Croutons
1/2 loaf (8 ounces) crusty bread
2 ounces (1/2 stick) butter
2 teaspoons ground chile powder, such as ancho
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Freshly ground pepper

1
Make spiced croutons up to 2 days ahead.
2
Store in an airtight container.
3
In a blender, puree cucumbers, lime juice, 1/2 cup broth, 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, jalapeno, green onions, and 1 of the avocadoes, diced.
4
Season, to taste, with salt.
5
Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours or until next day.
6
To serve, thin gazpacho with additional broth if desired.
7
Dice remaining avocado finely and add to gazpacho base.
8
Pour into bowls and garnish with cilantro leaves and croutons.
9
Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F. Cut bread into small cubes and spread on a baking sheet.
10
Toast in oven until crisp and golden, about 10 minutes.
11
Melt butter and stir in ground chile powder, salt, ground cumin, thyme, and pepper to taste.
12
Pour over bread cubes and toss to coat.
13
Return to oven and toast 5 minutes more.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spiced Croutons, recipe follows, 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and diced, 2 limes, juiced, 1/2 to 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Avocado Gazpacho with Spiced Croutons falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Avocado Gazpacho with Spiced Croutons

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Variations & substitutions

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