Chilled Avocado Soup with Shrimp and Tomato Recipe
This refreshing Chilled Avocado Soup is a creamy and light dish perfect for warm weather or as a sophisticated appetizer. Blending ripe avocados with water, milk, lemon juice, and subtle seasonings creates a smooth and flavorful base, garnished with fresh chopped tomatoes, lemon coins, and succulent cooked shrimp or crab for added texture and protein. Served cold, this soup offers a delightful balance of rich, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 medium avocados (approximately 6 ounces each)
- 1 cup water (or low-sodium broth of choice)
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 ½ teaspoons seasoning salt
- 1 dash red pepper sauce
- 1 cup chopped red tomato
Garnishes
- Lemon coins
- Large cooked shrimp (or cooked crab)
Instructions
- Prepare Avocados: Peel all three avocados completely and remove the pits. Place the avocado flesh into a fine mesh sieve and use the back of a wooden spoon to press the avocado through, allowing a smooth puree to collect in a large mixing bowl. Scrape off any remaining flesh that sticks to the back of the sieve.
- Combine Ingredients: To the bowl with the pressed avocado, add 1 cup water (or your choice of low-sodium broth), 1 cup milk of choice, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 ½ teaspoons seasoning salt, and 1 dash of red pepper sauce. Stir thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients evenly, creating a creamy soup base.
- Chill the Soup: Cover the mixing bowl tightly with a lid or plastic wrap. Place the bowl in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour. This allows the flavors to meld together and the soup to cool completely, enhancing its refreshing character.
- Serve and Garnish: When ready to serve, ladle the chilled soup into individual serving bowls. Garnish each bowl with additional red pepper sauce to taste, 1 cup chopped red tomato for freshness, lemon coins for a zesty accent, and large cooked shrimp or cooked crab for protein and elegance. Serve immediately while chilled.
Notes
- Milk choice can be dairy or non-dairy such as almond, soy, or oat milk depending on preference.
- Seasoning salt can be substituted with regular salt and additional herbs/spices as desired.
- Low-sodium broth is optional and can be used to add a subtle savory flavor instead of water.
- For a vegan version, omit shrimp/crab and use plant-based milk.
- Adjust red pepper sauce amount to control spice level.
Keywords: Chilled Avocado Soup, Avocado Soup, No-Cook Soup, Summer Soup, Healthy Avocado Recipe, Shrimp Soup
