Thai Avocado Soup

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 3

Delicious Thai Avocado soup Recipe for a healthy soup lovers

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

No cooking required

Ready In

40 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 medium avocados
	1/2 cucumber , cut into 1/2 inch slices peel on
	1 3/4 cups plain fat-free yogurt
	1/2 lime , juice of
	3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
	1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or 1/2 teaspoon chili paste
	1/2 teaspoon finely chopped lemongrass

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

194

Sugar

Fat

13g

Thai Avocado soup is a refreshing and creamy vegan soup that is perfect for a warm day. The soup is packed with healthy fats from the avocado and tanginess from the yogurt. The soup's texture is smooth and creamy in the mouth and it has a spicy and citrusy flavor due to the addition of lime juice and lemongrass. It is a cold soup, and it is best served chilled, making it an ideal dish for summer lunches or a light dinner. The soup is suitable for people who follow a vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free diet.

Instructions

1.	Cut the avocado in half and remove the seed and skin. Slice the flesh into 1/2 inch cubes.
2.	Place the cubed avocado and cucumber in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
3.	Add the yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, Tabasco sauce or chili paste and lemongrass to the blender or food processor and blend until the ingredients are well combined.
4.	Pour the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced cucumber and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

PROS

This soup is packed with healthy fats from the avocado and is also a good source of protein from the yogurt.
It is refreshing, creamy and delicious.
It is a perfect dish for a warm summer day.

CONS

It contains dairy products which may not be suitable for people with lactose intolerance.
The soup may not be filling and could leave you hungry after eating.
It is a cold soup, so it may not be suitable for people living in colder regions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Thai Avocado soup is a healthy soup option as it contains healthy fats from the avocado. Avocado is rich in monounsaturated fats, vitamin K, potassium. It has high fiber content, and promotes cardiovascular health by lowering bad cholesterol levels in the body. Cilantro present in the soup has antioxidant properties and helps in reducing inflammation.