This Chilled Buttermilk-Vegetable Soup is the perfect refreshing dish for summer days. Light, tangy, and packed with fresh vegetables, it makes an excellent first course or a cooling midday meal. With avocado, cucumber, and a hint of lime, each spoonful is rich in flavor and nutrition.
Time Needed:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: At least 2 hours (up to one day)
Ingredients:
- 2 limes (for zest and juice)
- 6 cups buttermilk
- 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 seedless English cucumber, unpeeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 ripe avocado, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- Cilantro sprigs, for garnish
Directions:
- Prepare the Lime Zest and Juice
- Grate 1 teaspoon of zest from the limes, and then squeeze to get 3 tablespoons of lime juice.
- Combine Ingredients
- In a large bowl, mix together the lime zest, lime juice, buttermilk, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to blend all ingredients.
- Chill the Soup
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to one day, to allow the flavors to meld and the soup to chill.
- Serve
- Pour the chilled soup into bowls and garnish each serving with a fresh cilantro sprig.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 175
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Total Fat: 6g (Saturated Fat: 2g)
- Cholesterol: 8mg
- Sodium: 632mg
This Chilled Buttermilk-Vegetable Soup is a flavorful, nutrient-rich choice that’s easy to prepare and perfect for warm weather. Enjoy the freshness of summer in every spoonful!