Vegan cold cucumber soup with avocado and basil

Close up on a bright green chilled soup made out of cucumber that is in a small white bowl and topped with chopped cucumber, tomatoes, avocado and basil. On the side, there is a spoon and two more bowl containing some of the soup.

5 from 3 votes

Vegan cold cucumber soup with avocado and basil

This vegan cold cucumber soup is so delicious and very easy to make. No need to add any dairy to get a perfect creamy texture, thanks to the avocado. Also, fresh basil makes this chilled soup so refreshing. It's the perfect summer appetizer!

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy, nut-free, Soy-free, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 40kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

4 cups cucumber (about 2 small cucumbers) Ends trimmed, peeled and seeded.
½ large avocado
1 clove of garlic
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 green onions
⅓ cup fresh basil plus more for serving
⅔ cup water or more to thin the soup as desired
¾ tsp salt

Instructions

Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend for 30-60 seconds or until the mixture is very smooth.
You can serve the soup immediately at room temperature or chill it in the fridge for an hour or two before serving to get a colder soup.
When serving, garnish with chopped avocado (use the other half), tomato, cucumber and fresh basil. Sprinkle with kosher salt if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

To make the soup even creamier, you can swap the water for vegan plain milk or add a dollop of vegan yogurt to the blender.
Using a high speed blender will make this soup extra smooth and silky, but if using a regular blender, food processor or even an immersion blender, then don't hesitate to have the soup go through a fine-mesh blender before serving or storing.
Store the soup in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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