Chilled Asparagus Soup with Spinach and Avocado

Name: Chilled Asparagus Soup with Spinach and Avocado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Kirby cucumber, peeled; 8 ounces asparagus, preferably pencil thin, tough ends trimmed and spears cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 cups cold water; 4 ounces spinach, trimmed, washed well, and drained; 4 scallions, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths; 1 ripe, firm avocado, halved lengthwise, pitted, and peeled; 1/4 cup packed fresh mint, plus more for garnish; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 to 6 fresh sorrel leaves, cut into fine strips, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

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Halve cucumber lengthwise; cut one half into eighths and the other into 1/4-inch dice.
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Puree asparagus in a blender with 1/2 cup cold water until smooth.
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Add spinach, scallions, cucumber eighths, and another 1/2 cup water.
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Blend until completely smooth.
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Add avocado, mint, and lemon juice; puree until smooth, adding remaining 1 cup water a little at a time until soup reaches desired consistency.
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Add 3/4 teaspoon salt, and season with pepper.
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Scrape down sides of blender with a flexible spatula, and puree 5 seconds more.
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If you would like the soup chilled, refrigerate at least 30 minutes (and up to 1 day, covered).
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Divide soup among four bowls, and garnish each with diced cucumber, sorrel (if using), and a mint sprig.
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Serve immediately.
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(Per Serving)
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Calories: 119g
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Saturated: 1.1g
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Unsaturated Fat: 6g
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Cholesterol: 0mg
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Carbohydrates: 11g
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Protein: 3.9g
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Sodium: 277mg
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Fiber: 6.4g

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Kirby cucumber, peeled, 8 ounces asparagus, preferably pencil thin, tough ends trimmed and spears cut into 2-inch pieces, 2 cups cold water, 4 ounces spinach, trimmed, washed well, and drained, and more.

Yes, Chilled Asparagus Soup with Spinach and Avocado 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!