A bowl of icy green soup, accentuated by a sprinkling of spicy chickpea croutons scattered on top, and a drizzle of olive oil. A fresh sprig of mint garnishes the bowl for an elevated touch.

Chilled Avocado and Cucumber Soup with Roasted Chickpea Croutons

Name: Chilled Avocado and Cucumber Soup with Roasted Chickpea Croutons
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: ripe avocado, 2 halved; medium cucumber, 2 peeled; garlic clove, 1 minced; green chilli, 1 seeds removed; lime, juice of one squeezed; cold water, 1.5 cups plain; canned chickpeas, 1 cup drained and rinsed; cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon ready to use; olive oil, 2 tablespoons ready to use; salt, 1 teaspoon ready to use; fresh mint leaves, a few leaves garnish

Category Quick and Easy

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Blending

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: August 21, 2025

Adding a Spanish twist to this summer recipe, we introduce 'Chilled Avocado and Cucumber Soup with Roasted Chickpea Croutons'. It's a dairy-free delight perfect for those warmer days with a flavorful play between the luscious avocado, crisp cucumber, and spicy, crunchy chickpea croutons.

Ingredients (for 2)

Ripe avocado - 2 - halved
Medium cucumber - 2 - peeled
Garlic clove - 1 - minced
Green chilli - 1 - seeds removed
Lime - juice of one - squeezed
Cold water - 1.5 cups - plain
Canned chickpeas - 1 cup - drained and rinsed
Cajun seasoning - 1 teaspoon - ready to use
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons - ready to use
Salt - 1 teaspoon - ready to use
Fresh mint leaves - a few leaves - garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥑🥒🧄🌶️

Scoop out the flesh of the ripe avocados. Peel the cucumbers. Mince the garlic clove. Remove the seeds from the green chili.
Step 2 - 🥣🥤🧂❄️

Put avocados, cucumber, garlic, green chilli, lime juice, and cold water into the blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt and keep it in the refrigerator for at least an hour to chill.
Step 3 - 🔥🥫👩‍🍳

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Mix the rinsed chickpeas with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and a pinch of salt. Put them in the oven and roast them for 20-25 minutes until they are crispy and brown.
Step 4 - 🥣🌿🍴

Pour the soup into bowls and garnish it with roasted chickpea croutons and fresh mint leaves. Add a drizzle of olive oil if you like and enjoy your meal.

Additional

This fantastic fusion dish combines the refreshing flavors often found in Spanish gazpacho with the creamy decadence of avocado, all topped off with a satisfying crunch. The beautiful combination of textures and flavors will make for a truly good-looking and tasting dish. For an extra twist, try adding a sprinkle of smoked paprika on top!