This chilled vegan cucumber avocado soup is a refreshing, healthy soup for the summer. Made with fresh mint & parsley! This cucumber avocado soup is vegan, gluten free & keto friendly!
This chilled vegan cucumber avocado soup is so simple to make and so refreshing and healthy! It's made with fresh summer herbs such as basil, mint, and parsley and then topped with a medley of healthy seeds and vegetables!
I used to not get the appeal of chilled soups until I moved into an apartment with no air conditioning. Let me just say, this is a delicious way to cool off, and now I love chilled summer soups! It's one of my favorite ways to cool off. Smoothies, salads, and chilled summer soups to the rescue! This is one of my favorite go-to chilled soups for when the weather gets hot. It's also low carb and keto friendly, which I prefer during the summer since they're lighter and weigh me down less.
Health Benefits of Chilled Vegan Cucumber Avocado Soup
- full of fiber
- healthy fats from avocado, chia seeds, flax seeds
- full of vitamins and minerals from raw herbs and vegetables
- dairy free, gluten free
- low carb and keto friendly, only 2 grams of net carbs per serving!
- vegan & vegetarian friendly
What I love most about this soup is how simple and easy it is to make. Ready in under 10 minutes and all you need is a blender. No turning on the stove or oven for this soup!
Tips for this Vegan Cucumber Avocado Soup:
- chill your ingredients ahead of time
- use any fresh herbs - parsley, basil, cilantro, dill, mint, chives, etc
- serve within 2 hours of making
- add salt to taste right before serving - this soup needs a healthy bit of salt to bring out all the flavors
- serve chilled - this makes a big difference in flavor
Start with chilled cucumbers and avocados. This will be the base of your soup. Then add in as much or as little fresh herbs to suite your taste. I chose basil, parsley, and mint because I love how refreshing and herbaceous the soup tastes with this combination. Instead of garlic, I chose scallions since it's a bit more mild tasting, and I think that suites this soup better. Garlic can be a bit overwhelming in a delicate soup like this.
You can also serve this cucumber avocado soup plain without any toppings. It's delicious served as is and you can really appreciate the smooth, creamy texture. If you want a bit of crunch and texture, you can top with creamy vegan yogurt and healthy vegetables or seeds/nuts. Note: I linked my favorite brand of vegan yogurt below in the recipe.
Optional Toppings:
- cherry tomatoes
- spring peas
- microgreens
- baby herbs
- healthy seeds and nuts for a bit of texture
- chia seeds
- flax seeds
- hemp hearts
- sprouted buckwheat
- slivered almonds
- sunflower seeds
This makes enough for two large bowls of soup or you can serve four small appetizer portions. I recommend finishing this soup the day of as all the ingredients are fresh, and tastes best when consumed the same day.
I hope you make this chilled vegan cucumber avocado soup! Please share, rate, and comment below. I’d love to hear from you!
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Recipe
Chilled Vegan Cucumber Avocado Soup - Gluten Free & Keto
☑ Ingredients
Soup Ingredients
- 1 whole english cucumber
- 1 teaspoon mint leaves - about 8 - 10 small mint leaves
- 2 teaspoons basil leaves - about 6 medium large leaves
- 1.5 Tablespoons parsley
- 1 stalk scallion
- ½ avocado
- ¼ cup water - filtered
- salt to taste
Optional Toppings/Garnish
- ¼ cup plain vegan yogurt - I recommend this brand
- ¼ cup yellow cherry tomatoes - halved
- 2 Tablespoons microgreens
- 1 teaspoon super seed blend - includes chia, hemp, flax, buckwheat, millet
- 5 sugar snap peas - blanched and split length wise
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients for the soup in a high speed blender and blend together until you get a smooth consistency. Chill in the fridge in an airtight container until you're ready to serve. Give the soup a good stir before serving and adding your garnish.
- For optional toppings: Add a dollop of vegan plain yogurt and swirl around with a spoon. Arrange the tomatoes, microgreens, and blanched snap peas. Sprinkle on top the super seed blend for some crunch.
✎ Recipe Notes
- This makes enough for two large bowls of soup or you can serve four small appetizer portions.
- I recommend consuming this soup the day of as all the ingredients are fresh, and it will taste best when consumed the same day.
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools.
Dayna
I made this soup for a lunch on the weekend with some family members. it worked perfectly as a starter. We loved the fresh flavours, and it was the perfect lead in to a more heavier main course. It is delicate and refined and perfect to enjoy on a warm day!
Arna
This soup is so elegant and perfect for the hot weather we have been experiencing lately. I entertained the other day - myself and my two sisters. I am a coeliac, and one sister is a vegan and the other is doing keto!! Seriously!! So, you can imagine how happy I was to come across a recipe that fit all of these things - it is very rare we eat the same thing! We had the soup and a big salad and it was a lovely and light meal.
Jennifer Quisenberry
I just love a good chilled soup in the summer time. It's such a refreshing way to enjoy a healthy lunch. If you need to make it that morning to take to work for lunch, will it be ok? I usually like to eat my avocado as soon as its sliced, but I'm so tempted to make this for a weekday lunch.
Jamie
Hi Jennifer! Yes absolutely it would make a great lunch and would be fine to make that morning! Just make sure to store it in an airtight container and give it a good shake before consuming as the soup may separate. The colors may dull a bit but you could add a squeeze of lemon to try to combat that. Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Michelle Miller
This might just be the most beautiful, creative and interesting chilled soup I've ever seen. I want to make it so bad I might just stop writing this comment and run to the store to get the supplies! Great recipe!
Jamie
Thank you so much Michelle! I love how beautiful it looks too! Perfect for a light lunch with friends! I hope you love it! 😀
Erin
This chilled soup is the perfect summer dish! Great way to use up vegetables from the garden too.
Jamie
Thank you Erin! I totally went to my new balcony herb garden and cleared it up! 😀
Suzy
It has been way too long since I’ve tried a cold soup but it’s perfect for summer! The topping is an added bonus! Love it!
Jamie
Thank you Suzy! Yes I love the toppings, it definitely adds a bit of texture to this soup!
Katie
You are on FIRE with these gorgeous, fresh summer recipes! I have been meatless for 5 years but have never had a chilled avocado soup. I can't wait to try this deliciousness! WOW!
Jamie
Thank you Katie! Oh you should definitely try this. It's so refreshing! Hope you love it! 😀