Loading...This easy to make chilled soup from California Avocado grower Will Carleton combines only seven ingredients for a fresh, tasty treat on a warm afternoon.
Carleton Family California Avocado Soup
Total Time:
1h 5min
Prep Time:
1h 5min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
210
Calories
15
g
Total Fat
6
g
Dietary Fiber
5
g
Protein
17
g
Total Carbs
Ingredients
Serves: 4| 2 | large ripe, Fresh California Avocados, peeled, seeded and quartered | |
| 1 1/2 | cups | low-sodium chicken broth (vegetable broth can be substituted) |
| 1 | Tbsp. | chopped green onion, white part only |
| 1 1/2 | cups | crème fraiche |
| 2 | Tbsp. | freshly squeezed lemon juice |
| Salt and ground black pepper, to taste | ||
| Finely chopped chives, for garnish |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Cover and chill soup for 1 hour.
- Serve chilled and garnish with chives.
Serving suggestions:
Garnish soup with finely crumbled bacon, finely diced tomato, finely diced cucumber, finely diced radish or fresh Dungeness crab.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 210
Total Fat 15 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 2.5 g
Unsaturated Fat 9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 mg
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Protein 5 g
Total Carbs 17 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Sodium 360 mg
Potassium 630 mg
Total Sugar 5 g
Vitamin A 174 IU; Vitamin C 13 mg; Calcium 98 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 82 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.1 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 10%; Iron 4%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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