I asked for 1 and I got 7! Sent my driver to buy them for me and clearly told him, please buy me 1 avocado, he came back with 7 … “but madam, I thought you like some more” Well, honestly, a few extra avocados never hurt anyone right? They are extremely healthy and are rich in vitamin B, E and K. Approximately 75% of an avocado’s calories come from fat, most of which is monounsaturated fat.- which is a good thing. Avocados also have 60% more potassium than bananas and they have the highest fiber content of any fruit – including 75% insoluble and 25% soluble fiber. So how could I say no! Only thing was now I didn’t know what to do with so many! I am the only one in my family who likes them and hence the only one who’s going to eat them. 7 avocados for one little soul is a bit too many, but yet I knew I had to use ‘em all ? I ate 2 of them just like that – sliced them and sprinkled them with red chilli powder and squeezed some lime. The simplest of things are sometimes the best I believe. And I still had 5 more. So I used 2 of them to make guacamole and another one for some chilled avocado soup and infused it with some fresh mint and lemongrass from my garden. Here’s how …
Chilled Avocado Soup with Mint, Cucumber and Lemongrass
• I medium sized ripe avocado
• 1 large green cucumber
• Handful of fresh mint leaves
• 3-4 stalks of lemongrass infused in 200 ml water and then chilled (alternately you can infuse it in some fresh homemade vegetable stock)
• 200 ml low fat yogurt
• 3-4 sprigs of spring onion
• Salt to taste
Peel the cucumber then peel and stone the avocado. Roughly chop the cucumber and spring onions and put it in the food processor along with the avocado and all the other ingredients. Whizz it till smooth and if you find the soup a bit thick you can further thin it with some more of the lemongrass infused water (smash the lemongrass stalks and boil them in the water. Leave to cool and then chill. When ready to use, strain the water) or some more yogurt. Personally i like the soup a bit runny and not too thick. Pour into a jug and cover tightly and chill it well. To garnish, pour into soup bowl and add some chopped cucumber for that extra crunch and a finish of with a sprig of mint.
Guacamole
• 2 ripe avocados
• 1 small tomato or use ½ a tomato chopped
• 1 medium sized onion chopped
• 2 red scotch bonnet chillis chopped
• Juice of 2 limes
• Salt to taste
• Handful of coriander chopped
Cut the avocado in half and remove the stone. Scoop out the flesh and lightly mash with a fork. Mix in the rest of the ingredients lightly and pile it out in a bowl. You Guacamole Dip is ready, serve with tortilla chips. Couldn’t be easier right?
what a thoughtful driver! if you had not bought you the 7 you would have never shared this recipe. love the flavors!
I love avocados… That soup looks delicious and so does your guacamole!
Cheers,
Rosa
Meeta .. haha true ! and he got 7 of them just for 3 $ ! not bad ‘eh ?
Rosa, i adore them too ! Thanks
7 for $3! What a bargain…the soup sounds refreshing. Perfect for the stinking hot weather here at the moment. And who can resist guacamole? I love it and you’ve presented a really nice recipe!
That is why we have not one but two avocados trees in our back yard. The only problem is to harvest them!
Your soup look so appetizing and beautiful, love the color! Guacamole is delish, I’d put more then 2 scotch bonnet. The spicier the merrier!
Cheers,
Elra
Peter, that’s another reason why i didn’t scream at him
They’re pretty cheap here and grow abundantly. I’ve just planted some in my garden, but i guess its 3 yrs before i see some fruit !
Elra, actually i like it hot too … but these particular batch of chillis i got are really hot ! so just 2 did the trick
And wow ! 2 trees, you must never need to buy them.
i always love your photography. very clean and i can practically taste the foods.
in case you happen upon more avocados… i discovered once you halve and pit the avocado, you can mash the flesh with a fork within the skin. it saves having to wash another bowl and for me is much less messy than chasing bits of avocado around the kitchen counter.
That soup is killing me. I CANNOT WAIT to make it!
Hopefully I can find lemongrass here in Chicago.
Kate,
What a lovely soup! Lemon grass, avocado, cucumber and mint… love them all!
p.s. Wish I had a driver like you that would bring me avocados
liz, thanks so much
… n what i do to get the avocado flesh out is score the flesh in criss cross and then scoop it out, this makes all the flesh come out effortlessly and then in a bowl i just mash it … though mashing it in the skin does seem like a better option 
Tree … i hope you do find it, if not just use s hearty homemade vegetable stock.
Margot … oh yeah, having a driver is a blessing !
What a great way to use avocadoes. I usually make guacamole. Love that soup.
Love this soup. I make it all summer, but without the lemongrass. I serve it with some prawn and cucumber salsa. Next time I’m adding some lemongrass for sure.
Helene, thanks, i think guacamole is the 1st thing one makes with avocados :p
cherie, i’ve made this before with some crab – curried crab. Tastes delicious ! Now i need to try it with prawn n cucumber salsa
I love guacamole! looks yummy!
I love to see other uses for avocado and the soup looks wonderful.
Kate, that looks beautiful! Granted I’m not used to avocados in savory applications (a Filipino trait), but I’d love to try it!
Soup looks very refreshing but I’m not quite ready for cold soup. I can’t believe you grow lemongrass…send me some
I’m going to make guac. now!
Wonderfully arranges Avocado recipes and photographs. I love how clean and healthy these dishes look. Excellent recipes, thanks a lot.
Just found your blog from flickr, didnt know you were a food blogger! High five!
Wow comforting, refreshing and alluring soup. Love the gorgeous green color of soup and dip….
Hi Kate!
Now, it’s been a long while, ahem, since I visited your lovely place last time. (Shame, I know.) And, oh my, am I thrilled to come back and (re)discover your fantastic blog, what with its new ‘cloth’ and ever-excellent contents!!
How funny, I made avocado the main character of my latest post too. In different surroundings, though.
Hope you’ll visit my place sometime soon too. Will you? 
Best,
Anya
Love the way you share your good stuff with great picts, and information of health benefits. Avocado never looks so good!
all these fotos are superb!!!!!!
The composition of the first pic “avocados reaching for…the sky?” is wonderful!
How long do you boil the lemongrass to infuse the water? Is it possible to boil it for too long?
I am definitely going to make that soup. It looks SOOO good!
Your presentations are always stunning. When avocado is back in season I’ll definitely give this a try with the lemongrass.
I like to eat avocado just the way it is. Your guacamole looks yummy!
I L-O-V-E avacado!! Especially when it’s just with a spoon, so deliciously simple.
These photos are gorgeous as well ~ always an inspiring place to visit.
Cheers,
jackie
Meeta is right you would not have shared such a wonderful recipe had you not had so many avocados. The soup looks lovely with an interesting mix of flavours, will have to give it a go in the summer, too cold to have chilled soups right now.
The soup looks so refreshing! I have to keep this recipe in mind for summer.
Greetings,
Tiina
Your recipe for avocado soup is divine–thanks for the tip of infusing the lemongrass–I have an avocado soup recipe but it is a sweet version..yum.
looks great! I had only tried avocado once in New York, that was about 3 years ago and i still remember that it was kinda weird~
maybe i was not used to it at that time
anyway, i will still try out your recipe as soon as possible because it really looks nice and i am very very very hungry right now!!!!!
happy valentine!!!
I love guacamole but have never made it myself. Maybe its because Im not sure how to choose and cut the avocado. lol. Maybe I should just try it.
what an exotic soup!! I never try lemongrass and avocado soup,Must try one day,healthy soup..I love Guacamole dipped with chips! this really look great!
wow anky,
the soup looks yummyyyyyyy. did u make the recipe up?? deff gonna try it!!
Wish to try an avocando I ve never tasted it since I rarely see them here. The colour is amazing and I like the dishes you made . Awesome
Happy Valentines Day…… I thought you will come up with something suprising…. Hope you are having fun with your loved one…..Take care…
Bet the soup is refreshing for summer! I love guacamole dip! Love the sound of chillis in there!
Ur presentation is two good I think my today’s will start will this soup.
my family loves avocado, but we mostly eat them as dessert as in avocado shake. i guess it’s not the best method of eating healthy thought
yum. And to think I convinced myself for a few childhood years that avocados were disgusting. I was sure missing out! These recipes look delicious. Thanks, as always, for sharing!
great looking soup and guac! very fancy… and 7 is always better than 1!
Creamy Avocados,certainly best in guac.,the chilled soup looks refreshing too:)
Lovely way to have the avacadoes! The soup looks lovely. healthy and fresh
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My grandfather have a fairly good number of avocado trees at his farm, and being his favorite fruit – he told us this is his secret for his long age! Now I climb those trees and prepare fresh avocado paste for my face!
Avocado is definitely one of my favorite! I love the color and its texture and most of all, the versatility of the taste.
Avocados have always been the favorite, but I have never thought of adding yogurt into it! I wonder how this tastes! Interesting.
Avocados..nature’s best gift! I love this a lot and your blog as well.
Just love your blog….it is amzing that we have not seen it for so long…U really know what u do!! Awesome clicks!! and very creatice presentation!!
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