Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup

Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 92.5
  • Total Fat: 7.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 1.2 mg
  • Sodium: 39.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
  • Protein: 2.3 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup calories by ingredient


Introduction

This chilled creamy soup is great for hot days. It is filling and very low in calories. Perfect for a light lunch or as a dinner starter. This chilled creamy soup is great for hot days. It is filling and very low in calories. Perfect for a light lunch or as a dinner starter.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 chilled cucumber
    1 avocado
    2 scallions, chopped
    1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped (can be left out)
    1/2 cup well-shaken buttermilk
    1 1/2 cups cold water
    salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1) Cut cucumber into 3 equal pieces, then coarsely chop 2 of the cucumber pieces. Coarsely chop half of the avocado.

2) Blend together the chopped cucumber and avocado and the mint leaves, scallions, buttermilk, and water until smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

3) Chill soup, uncovered, 15 minutes.

4) Cut remaining cucumber and avocado in 1/4 inch pieces and stir into soup.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ITCHYSUIT.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    23 of 23 people found this review helpful
    Made this w/o the mint and substituted Greek plain non-fat yogurt for the buttermilk which made it a bit thicker & creamier. I'll be making this quite often throughout the summer months. - 5/24/09


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    21 of 25 people found this review helpful
    This sounds delicious! Can't wait to try it. Mint, cucumber, and avocado are some of my favorite things.

    Note for the people who can't keep buttermilk on hand -- you can approximate buttermilk by adding 1 tbsp of vinegar or lemon juice per cup of regular milk and letting them sit 10 minutes.     - 6/9/09


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    Good
    17 of 18 people found this review helpful
    I am on a limited food budget so all things I buy must be used fully. I could not find enough ways to use the butter milk to justify buying it. I substituted one fourth cup sour cream low fat and one fourth cup plain yogurt It was great Thanks for posting the recipe - 5/24/09


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    Incredible!
    9 of 12 people found this review helpful
    Better without the avocado in my book -- have been making this for years and years with just home made yoghurt, mint, cukes, and garlic. Wonderful for summer dining. OH, and forgot, use chicken broth instead of water fo goodness sake!!! - 6/16/10


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    Very Good
    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
    I've made this without buttermilk or yogurt and it was excellent. - 1/26/09


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    Incredible!
    8 of 13 people found this review helpful
    I love buttermilk, and I love chilled soups. I think I will make this with cilantro instead of mint. - 3/9/09


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    Incredible!
    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
    my husband and I really liked this soup! I added a splash of lemon juice, and used a table spoon of chopped red onion, because thats what I had on hand, and it came out beautifully! - 8/28/08


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    Good
    7 of 16 people found this review helpful
    I would delete the butter milk and use plain yogurt.
    Not only will it be healthier....but it will also taste better.     - 1/8/09


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    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    This was great just the way it is, then I added a few pieces of diced tomatoe and it was the bomb! Thanks for the recipe. :-) - 6/24/10


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    Very Good
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    I really like the mint bite in this chilled soup! I did add more buttermilk and a little less water . . .PERFECT! YUM! - 2/7/09


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    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    My cucumber loving grandsons (5 and 8) loved preparing this with grandmom and everyone enjoyed eating it. Bravo! - 3/8/10


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    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I buy powdered buttermilk and keep it in fridge. Use a tablespoon with water or throw it into recipe, then add water. - 6/24/13


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Substituted goat's milk yogurt for buttermilk. - 7/2/11


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    O.K.
    2 of 11 people found this review helpful
    I am not real crazy about cucumber soup! - 6/24/10


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    Very Good
    2 of 6 people found this review helpful
    I'm glad to see that this has so many good reviews... I think I will be trying it this summer... I am one who doesn't buy buttermilk and will just make my own - 1 tablespoon lemon juice added to low-fat milk to make 1 cup... very easy, cuts calories and fat, and it is always available :) - 6/24/10


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    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    very soothing - 6/24/10


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    It was pretty good. I used greek yogurt instead of buttermilk and only used 1c of water - would have been way too thin otherwise. Not very flavorful but still good. - 6/17/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Very easy, refreshing and tastey. A good way to impress guests, yet use up those cucumbers while they are still fresh. - 6/14/09


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Great idea & using yogurt makes it tastier - 12/20/19


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Delicious and easy to make! - 7/29/19


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    Bad
    1 of 11 people found this review helpful
    Sounds yucky! - 6/25/12


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This recipe was delish with buttermilk, but tonight I made it again with 1/4 C FF Greek yogurt mixed with skim milk and juice of a small lemon to make about 3/4 cup - then added water to equal 2 C liquid. Both times I made this I added one small clove of garlic mashed w/ salt. OMG! SO good! - 6/24/12


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    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I am allergic to avocadoes ... could you substitute it with something else, what? - 6/24/12


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This is excellent!!!!! We loved it and will serve it again and again!!! - 6/24/12


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    1 of 8 people found this review helpful
    It sounded good when I read the email but found that it has avocados in it.. yuck! I'll have to find a good substitute that will work with the recipe before I try this one. - 6/24/12


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    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
    can sub. celantro for mint and plain greek yogurt for buttermilk - 6/24/11


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Ooh! So good, especially on a hot day. I will used non-fat Greek yogurt and low-sodium broth instead of buttermilk and water and added a clove of minced garlic. Where or where did Baseball04 get the idea that yogurt isn't good for you??? - 6/25/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Love this soup and have been making a version for years. - 6/24/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was fabulous! My family enjoyed every bit of it. I made it with half & half instead of buttermilk. (lol the store was out when I stopped) So it was probably a little sweeter than the original recipe. - 6/24/10


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    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I may try this with the yogurt as one other posted. - 6/24/10


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Why does Softball think yoghurt isn't good for you? - 6/3/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Great Summer Soup! I am sure I will make this often. Will probably use Greek non-fat yogurt. Cucumbers and Avocados are so healthy for you. - 3/19/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This soup is the perfect summer accessory. The mint added a hint of pizazz! I topped with jalapeno and onion. - 8/18/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 8 people found this review helpful
    This soup sounds to good to be true, can't wait to try it. - 5/22/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    We like this soup very much even with the mint---but, we like mint and some people don't. Don't get discouraged by other's taste buds!!! - 12/13/08


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    I just bought some Greek yogurt, will sub the milk for that item, but this sounds wonderful! - 7/31/20


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    Incredible!
    Great - 7/14/20


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    This looks very refreshing! - 7/14/20


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    Good
    OK - 7/13/20


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    :) - 7/13/20


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    Incredible!
    This was really a keeper! - 6/13/20


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    O.K.
    Nice - 8/25/19


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    tasty - 7/15/19


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    great chilled soup - 6/26/19


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    Interetsing recipe - 8/30/18


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    Yum! - 8/10/18


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    Good
    Delicious. - 5/31/18


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    give it a go. - 8/18/17


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    Incredible!
    Great soup! - 5/27/17


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    yummy - 5/27/17


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    No thank you - 6/24/13


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    You can buy dry buttermilk and mix a quart at a time--comes in a box with 4 packets. - 6/24/13


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I don't think I'll be trying this.... - 6/24/13


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    Farget, where I live I can buy canisters of powdered Buttermilk. Keep the can in the fridge, and just make up a cup as needed. - 6/25/12


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    Very Good
    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    it sounds good---- - 6/24/12


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I didn't get round to making this for the graduation picnic. But now I want to make it for me, like a smoothie. - 6/24/12


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    Just bought avocado cucumber and greek yogurt at the store this morning, ... I'm taking CrazyGracy's suggestion and trying out this recipe in the next couple of days. No scallions, but I've got chives growing in my garden. Sounds very refreshing--and healthy. - 6/24/12


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    Incredible!
    I loved this soup! I substituted lowfat greek yogurt for the buttermilk and cilantro for mint, and the result was wonderfully light and refreshing. I only used about a half cup of water and it was a bit thick but exactly as I wanted it. Will definitely make again! - 5/8/12


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I would never be able to get my family to try this. - 6/27/11


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    Bad
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I'm afraid I didn't enjoy this at all. I happen to love all the ingredients separately and was excited to try them together in this recipe. I also admit that this was my first cold soup ever so that plays a serious role in my take on this recipe. For people who like cold soups this is for you. - 6/25/11


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    I have make this soup before, it was a hit.
    Thanks for sharing the recipe.     - 6/24/11


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This will be very good tomorrow! Lemon juice and soymilk for us here -my husband has a milk allergy. - 6/24/11


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    Regarding having extra buttermilk, I think you can freeze it. If you like this recipe and want to make it several times over the next few months, freeze the remainder in 1/2 cup amounts in plastic bags. - 6/24/11


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    This sounds delicious! I cannot wait to try this using cucumbers from my garden. And I like the suggestion of adding diced tomatoes, another thing I have in my garden. I've always been unsure of chilled soups, but I will definitely try this one as it sounds heavenly. - 6/24/11


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    Good
    I made a few changes to suit my taste in spices and this was really good. I added cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder for a little "bite". Also I substituted far free plain yogert and skim milk for the buttermilk. I really enjoyed it and plan to make it again soon. - 7/2/10


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    Very Good
    I used only 1 cup water and added a clove of garlic. It turned out great! It does need an acid though to counteract the smoothness of the avocado and cucumber. The addition of tomatoes would be awesome! I think next time I'll add some as a garnish as well as some cilantro (and red onion too!). - 7/2/10


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    Delicious! I keep the powdered buttermilk in the fridge for recipes. It keeps a long time and tastes better than the milk/lemon juice substitute. - 7/1/10


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    This was a big hit at my dinner party this weekend. It's be unusually hot in Philadelphia. I served this in small coffee cups before dinner. It was very refreshing and cooled us off a bit. Thanks! - 6/28/10


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    How much is each serving?? Half cup?? - 6/25/10


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    Sounds great. I just bought a load of very small Kirby cucumbers, which I find have a more delicate, brighter, fresher flavor than the large, smooth-skinned ones. I'm not a fan of mint and rather press a small clove of garlic instead. I'll think of an other herb garnish. - 6/25/10


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    I am wondering if the people that made this made it for dinner or lunch. Is it filling? I want to try it and read most of the reviews and took changes from it.
    - 6/24/10


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Oh my! I can't wait to try this with variations people have mentioned ... plain non-fat yogurt instead of buttermilk, some garlic, chicken broth instead of water (just enough to thicken to the right consistency), a splash of lemon or lime juice, mmmm. I can taste it already! Thanks for sharing. - 6/24/10


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    Incredible!
    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I'm going to try something other than buttermilk, can't stand it. Not sure what it will be, have to think on it but it sounds delicous other than the buttermilk. - 6/24/10


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    I wonder if this would be good as a veggy dip instead of a soup? - 6/16/10


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    0 of 4 people found this review helpful
    yogurt is not really good for you but,icould be wrong - 3/1/10


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    Excellent! i like it, and it's easy to make. Thanks. - 2/16/10


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    I loved! - 1/5/10


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    Good
    I love cold soups - 11/17/09


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    Good
    Delightful - 10/18/09


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    Good
    Good soup! Thanks! - 10/14/09


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    Mm-mm. Love cold soup and this was delish - 10/3/09


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    Hope I can store this in the 'fridge without it turning color. - 10/3/09


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    This is delicious, thanks - 9/5/09


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    Very Good
    didn't think I would like cold soup, but I did - 7/26/09


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    Bad
    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I was looking forward to making this and it had NO taste... i even added extra pepper that I love. Maybe I added too much water, even though I cut that by down by 25%. - 7/6/09


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    very good and easy to make!!:) - 6/1/09


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    Incredible!
    Lovely healthy recipe thank you. - 5/26/09


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This sounds so good can not wait to try this. Gonna go tomorrow and buy what I need.:) - 5/25/09


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    Very Good
    Yummy! - 5/25/09


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    Good
    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Never was into cold soup but this sound good. - 5/22/09


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    Good
    I first got this recipe from a co-worker at UofA in AZ in the 70's, but in those days cream was the liquid. Now I make it with buttermilk, but omit water, and add onions and celery. - 5/10/09


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    Very Good
    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I had to omit the buttermilk due to allergy but I substituted a soy milk instead. - 4/6/09


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    Very Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Sounds wonderful! I'll try it! - 3/22/09


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    not bad - 3/5/09


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    Very Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Interseting taste but I had to omit the buttermilk (lactose intolerant). - 3/3/09


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    Sounds tasty, I'll have to give it a try because I do love cucumbers and avocados. - 3/3/09


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    Incredible!
    Looking forward to the snow stopping. This sounds like a great summer soup for lunch. - 3/1/09


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    This sounds wonderful and I will have to try it! I may try a little onion in there, and/or also some NF yogurt instead of part of the buttermilk...Thanks! 090218 - 2/18/09


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    Very Good
    super soup - 1/15/09


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    Very Good
    This is so simple and sounds good enough that I might be able to sell my family on chilled soup! I can't wait to try it. - 1/6/09