Chilled Avocado Soup with Shrimp and Chives Recipe

Name: Chilled Avocado Soup with Shrimp and Chives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small white onion, minced; 1 jalapeno chili, seeded, minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, chopped; 2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth; 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 cups (or more) water; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 8 ounces cooked bay shrimp; 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small white onion, minced
1 jalapeno chili, seeded, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, chopped
2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups (or more) water
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
8 ounces cooked bay shrimp
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

1
Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-low heat.
2
Add onion and jalapeno; saute until tender, about 15 minutes.
3
Add garlic; saute 2 minutes.
4
Season with salt.
5
Remove from heat; cool.
6
Place avocados in blender.
7
Add chicken broth, 4 tablespoons lemon juice and onion mixture.
8
Puree until smooth.
9
Transfer to large bowl.
10
Stir in 2 cups water and lemon peel.
11
Thin soup with more water, if desired.
12
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
13
Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 3 hours.
14
Meanwhile, mix shrimp, cucumber, chives, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in medium bowl.
15
Season with salt and pepper.
16
Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
17
Ladle soup into bowls.
18
Top with shrimp.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small white onion, minced, 1 jalapeno chili, seeded, minced, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Chilled Avocado Soup with Shrimp and Chives falls under the Seafood 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!

Chilled Avocado Soup with Shrimp and Chives

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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