This avocado soup is creamy, flavorful and delicious. It's an easy recipe to make with simple ingredients.
The recipe I am sharing with you today is a delicious Colombian soup called Crema de Aguacate (Colombian Creamy Avocado Soup). A mix of avocados, cream, cumin and fresh cilantro give this soup a fantastic flavor. Chicken stock is used as a base for the traditional version of this soup, but if you prefer a vegetarian version, just replace the chicken with vegetable stock.
This soup is a staple in the city of Tumaco located on the Pacific coast of Colombia. I love the simplicity, freshness and delicate avocado flavor of this Colombian Creamy Avocado Soup. It’s perfect for lunch or a quick dinner, and even as an elegant dinner party appetizer with a glass of wine! With cooler autumn weather knocking at the door, it's a great time to try this beautiful soup.
In Colombia and most Latin American countries we have a strong tradition of eating homemade sopas and cremas. So when I crave a soup, I immediately go to my favorite traditional Colombian soups. I was craving a thick and creamy soup last week, so I decided to make this avocado soup and it couldn’t have been easier.
Forget any avocado soup you may have previously tasted. Try this delicious Colombian Creamy Avocado Soup on a cold and cloudy fall or winter day and it may become a staple in your kitchen too. If you like, add some sliced avocado, drizzle with cream, and sprinkle on some fresh cilantro before serving. Better yet, you can add some grilled shrimp, crab meat or scallops to this gorgeous soup. Buen provecho!
Ingredients You'll Need
The printable recipe card with exact amounts and cooking directions is below.
Butter: You can also use olive oil.
Vegetables: Onion, garlic clove, avocado, limes.
Broth: Yo can use chicken, or vegetable stock or broth.
Heavy Cream: It gives this soup a creamy texture.
Spices: Cumin, salt and pepper.
Herbs: Fresh cilantro or parsley
How to Make Avocado Soup
- Heat the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds more.
- Add the chicken broth, lime juice and avocados in the sauce pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 7 minutes.
- Transfer to the blender and blend until smooth. Return the mixture to the pot. Add the heavy cream, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add fresh cilantro and serve warm.
More Soups to Try
Crema de Alcachofas (Artichokes Creamy Soup)
Caldo de Pollo (Chicken and Potato Soup)
Sopa de Pollo y Plátano (Chicken and Plantain Soup)
Colombian Creamy Avocado Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 ripe avocados peeled and mashed
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and Pepper
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds more.
- Add the chicken broth, lime juice and avocados in the sauce pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 7 minutes.
- Transfer to the blender and blend until smooth. Return the mixture to the pot. Add the heavy cream, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add fresh cilantro and serve warm.
T.
I tried so many recipes from you now(about 12 or so). I was sceptical with this one first but the result is super delicious. Thx for sharing those trerasures
karen
Delicious, creamy, and very easy to make.
Lina
Hola,
Me gustaria provar esta sopa, pero me pregunto como puedo sustituir las 2 cups heavy cream, no uso productos lacteos, Que recomiendas?
Choclette
I think I'd almost be happy to drown in this soup. It sounds amazing, but most of all I love the colour.
Marybeth
Can you freeze this soup
Lee Noonan
Does this soup taste equally delicious after being chilled and served cold? We’re in the middle of a heat wave right now.
Patsy
Can anyone tell me if this soup stays green if made in advance with the lime juice in it or does it go brown??
Erica Dinho
I always eat this soup immediately.
David
This is a terrific soup which doesn't need the extra calories of heavy cream. I make it with skim milk bolstered by a dash of half and half and it still tastes great.
Catherine
Hi everyone, just to let those who were wondering know, I made a batch of this soup and froze a portion. Defrosted, eaten and still delicious. Oh happy day, I know I can now make a big batch and store :o))
Anonymous
Thanks. I asked bef I read this posting. Will surely try to freeze some! 🙂
Catherine
Have just made my first batch of this soup - I WILL be making more!!! Absolutely delicious!!! I noted someone asked about freezing - I was wondering if it would work if frozen before cream added? Other soup recipes I have made that had cream added as more or less a final ingredient recommended freezing before adding the cream, and then adding the cream on reheating.
Andrew S
Delicious and so easy, thank you 🙂 I only wish mine came out looking as bright and green as yours but I think I can attribute that to the poorer quality of the avocados available in the great white north in the winter.
Paula Salmon
About a year ago, I decided to MAKE myself like avocados. Now I love them.
The other day I started wondering if avocado soup is a thing so I looked it up.
I am so so glad I did because this might be the best soup ever. OMG!
Thank you so much!
Mariusz
He hecho hoy y es deliciosa como escribiste.
Mariusz
Polonia
Jack Littlepage
Looks delicious and will give it a try tonight with some bbq picanha (tri-tip) Think I will add just a bit of harissa paste to brighten it up.
Jack
Carolyn, UK
Is this soup suitable for freezing?
I'd love to make a big batch and keep some to have for dinner throughout the week.
Thanks for sharing x.
Erica Dinho
I don't know, because I always eat it the same day!
Robin
Wish I knew about freezing too! . There are only 2 of us so I do a lot of freezing (and it helps on days I can't or don't want to cook)!
Catherine
Have frozen this soup with no problems at all. Absolutely delicious
Stafford
Absolutely fabulous soup. Thank you. Morag from UK.