Blended Avocado Cucumber Soup
A refreshing, creamy soup made with ripe avocado and cucumber, perfect for a light meal. This mediterranean-inspired whole30 ready in about 15 minutes blends pitted and peeled avocado, medium, peeled and diced cucumber, tablespoons lime juice into a quick blender drink — a fast breakfast, a pre-workout pour, or an afternoon energy boost, with nothing to wash up but the pitcher. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 2, so it works as a grab-and-go breakfast, a post-gym refuel, or a snack that holds you to the next meal. 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, pitted and peeled avocado
- 1 medium, peeled and diced cucumber
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 2 pitted and peeled avocados, 1 diced cucumber, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a blender.
- Step 2: Blend on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to high for 2 minutes until completely smooth and creamy.
- Step 3: Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint and chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Blended Avocado Cucumber Soup take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (15 min prep + 0 min cook). Almost all of that is prep — once everything is in the blender it is under a minute to smooth. Portion the fruit into freezer bags ahead so mornings are just dump-and-blend.
How do I store leftover Blended Avocado Cucumber Soup?
Smoothies are best within a few minutes of blending, but they keep in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours — fill it to the top so there is no air gap and shake before drinking, since separation is normal. For longer storage, freeze in an ice-cube tray and re-blend with a splash of liquid. Never reheat.
Can I substitute ingredients in Blended Avocado Cucumber Soup?
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 Blended Avocado Cucumber Soup 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 Blended Avocado Cucumber Soup?
Mediterranean 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
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 0-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
