Chilled Green Soup

Cool, creamy, and bursting with vibrant flavors, Chilled Green Soup is the ultimate refreshing dish for warm days. Packed with wholesome ingredients like cucumber, zucchini, avocado, and fresh spinach, this no-cook recipe is light yet satisfyingly rich. The addition of fresh basil, tangy lemon juice, and a touch of garlic infuses every sip with herbaceous and zesty notes, while chilled vegetable broth and a hint of Greek yogurt (optional) create a silky, spoonable texture. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect make-ahead meal—simply blend, chill, and serve. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil or extra basil leaves for a stunning presentation. Whether you’re hosting a summer soirée or seeking a cooling escape, this chilled green soup is an irresistible, nutrient-packed treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large cucumber
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 large avocado
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional for creaminess)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cups vegetable broth (chilled)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 cubes ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

Peel one of the cucumbers and leave the second cucumber unpeeled for added texture. Cut both cucumbers into chunks.

Step 2

Wash and trim the zucchini, then cut it into pieces.

Step 3

Scoop the flesh of the avocado out of its skin and discard the pit.

Step 4

Place the cucumber, zucchini, avocado, spinach, basil, garlic, and Greek yogurt (if using) into a blender.

Step 5

Add the lemon juice, chilled vegetable broth, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and ice cubes to the blender.

Step 6

Blend all the ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy. This may take 1-2 minutes depending on the power of your blender.

Step 7

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice as needed.

Step 8

Transfer the soup to a large bowl or container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the soup to chill thoroughly.

Step 9

Before serving, stir the soup and pour it into bowls. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of black pepper, or a few basil leaves if desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing, chilled green soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2052.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	856.0

Total Fat 59.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.7g
Cholesterol 2mg	0%
Sodium 5405.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.2g	0%
Total Sugars 32.7g
Protein 21.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 343.1mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 3057.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.7%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 32.1%