Best Avocado Radish And Basil Soup Recipes

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AVOCADO SOUP



Avocado Soup image

This is a deliciously different use for avocados. I add sour cream and bacon bits to garnish the smooth texture of the avocado soup and to add some extra flavor. -Bernice Orm, Ojai, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and quartered
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup real bacon bits

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the broth, potatoes, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove from the heat; cool slightly., Place avocados in a blender; add potato mixture. Cover and puree. Return to the pan; heat through. Garnish with sour cream and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 658mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

AVOCADO, RADISH, AND BASIL SOUP



Avocado, Radish, and Basil Soup image

If you use very cold ingredients (about 30 minutes in the refrigerator should do it), your blended soup will chill more quickly.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 chilled avocados (7 to 8 ounces each)
3 cups cold water
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 1/2 cups basil leaves, plus more, julienned, for serving
3 trimmed large radishes
Freshly ground pepper
Radish leaves, julienned (optional)

Steps:

  • Scoop flesh from avocados and puree with water, salt, and basil in a blender until smooth. Add radishes, and pulse until chunky, about 4 times. Season with pepper. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Stir well, and garnish with julienned radish and basil leaves if desired before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 354 g

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