Gazpacho is the famous cold soup from Spain that’s usually made with tomatoes. But you can make all kinds of cold soups! This one is creamy-dreamy from the avocado and yogurt, with just a little kick from the scallions and (if you use it) the hot sauce.
kitchen gear
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Cutting board
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Sharp knife (adult needed)
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Vegetable peeler
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Measuring cup
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Measuring spoons
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Blender (adult needed)
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber, peeled (or not) and diced
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and diced
- grated zest of 1/2 a small lime
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 3 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, sliced
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1⁄2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup vegetable broth or cold water
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Put all the ingredients in the blender.
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Put the top on tightly. Turn the blender to a medium setting and blend until the mixture is as chunky or smooth as you like (a few big pulses for chunky, or about 1 minute for smooth). Taste the soup. Does it need more lime juice or a pinch of salt? If so, add it and taste again.
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Serve right away or, if you can wait, chill the soup, covered, for 30 minutes or up to 1 day.
Notes
TOP THIS!
Try garnishing the soup with one or more of the following:
- Kernels of fresh or frozen corn
- Finely diced cucumber or avocado
- Diced mango
- Chopped fresh cilantro, parsley or mint leaves, or chives
- Slivered scallion greens
- Toasted green pumpkin seeds (also called “pepitas”) (To toast raw seeds, shake them in a small, dry pan over medium heat until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.)
- Croutons
- A drizzle of olive oil
