I’m still not entirely convinced that cold soups are my thing, but I’m never one to turn down good food.
When I spotted a similar recipe, I couldn’t resist trying it. Avocados are reasonably priced here right now, so I’ve been collecting every avocado recipe I can find.
Sometimes I forget that Mr. How Sweet isn’t an avocado fanatic. Instead of arguing when he criticizes my green favorites, I usually placate him with something meaty. He loves meat of any kind, and that tends to quiet his complaints.
Lately I’ve been buying avocados in multiples because they’re on sale — two or three at a time — and then I hide them in random places to ripen: the cupboard, the windowsill, even behind the bar. Inevitably, I forget about them and rediscover them too late, covered in mold. The same thing happens in our crisper drawer, but that’s a story for another time.
Back to cold soup: I ended up really enjoying this one. The flavor is slightly smoky and has a touch of sweetness from the caramelized onions.
I’m not a fan of extreme temperatures in food, so I didn’t serve this ice-cold. If you prefer it chilled, you can add ice like the original recipe suggests. I served mine as an appetizer because I wasn’t in the mood for a cold liquid as my main course — that’s a role I usually reserve for margaritas.
Spicy Avocado Soup
inspired by Epicurious
Serves 2
1 avocado
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons chopped, caramelized onions
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Pinch of cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Serve chilled or slightly cool, and top with hot sauce if desired.
Crunchy Croutons
2 slices whole wheat bread
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
Sprinkle of garlic powder, sea salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and toss with olive oil and seasonings. Bake for 10–15 minutes, flipping every few minutes, until crisp and golden.
I know a cold avocado soup might sound odd to some, but it’s genuinely delicious. Are you a fan of cold soups? Mr. How Sweet claims he isn’t, though I’ve seen him eat this — and I’ve also watched him enjoy foods he insists he dislikes, like ricotta and coconut. Go figure.