Avocado-Cilantro Soup with Tomato
Silky chilled soup made with ripe avocado, fresh cilantro, and sweet tomatoes, perfect for warm weather or light lunches. This latin american-inspired whole30 ready in about 20 minutes pairs medium avocado, tomatoes, cilantro for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 medium avocado
- 2 cups tomatoes
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1 medium lime
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup ice water
Instructions
- Step 1: Cut tomatoes into chunks and blend with 1/2 cup ice water, 1 tbsp avocado oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 cup cilantro until smooth.
- Step 2: Peel and pit avocados, then blend with the tomato mixture until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
- Step 3: Squeeze juice from 1 lime and add to the soup, blending for 30 seconds to combine. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup cilantro.
- Step 4: Chill for at least 2 hours, then serve cold with a sprinkle of extra cilantro.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Avocado-Cilantro Soup with Tomato take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (20 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Avocado-Cilantro Soup with Tomato?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep medium avocado from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Avocado-Cilantro Soup with Tomato?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Avocado-Cilantro Soup with Tomato for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Avocado-Cilantro Soup with Tomato?
Latin American whole30 like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Swapped butter for olive oil to keep it lighter. Still delicious.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
