The Perfect Chilly Summer Soup

December 13, 2023

by Sarah Villafranco, MD

This was my mom's favorite summer soup. The combination of cold + spicy is so wonderful - and so unexpected. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, as it takes only ten minutes to make. It's also an excellent amuse-bouche for a dinner party, and if you add a little extra jalapeño, it will really amuse people's bouches! A high-speed blender (you know how I worship my Vitamix) makes it perfectly smooth and creamy every time.

Ingredients:

1 and 3/4 English cucumbers, peeled and chopped
1/2 avocado
8 ounces plain, organic yogurt
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons chives, chopped (optional)
3/4 -1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4-1/2 jalapeno, seeds removed (or not if you like a major kick), and chopped
2 cups ice cubes

Add all ingredients to your blender according to the instructions, and blend on high speed until smooth. Be sure to blend right before serving so the soup is cold and refreshing. Top with a little cilantro or some pumpkin seeds and a dollop of yogurt, or even a fresh spoonful of cashew cream. Enjoy!

With love and tingly lips from us to you,

OUR WELLNESS + SKINCARE EXPERT

Sarah Villafranco, MD

Dr. Sarah Villafranco attended Georgetown University Medical School, and went on to complete her residency in emergency medicine at George Washington University. She moved to Colorado, where she practiced as a board-certified emergency medicine physician at Aspen Valley Hospital, Snowmass Clinic, and Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, CO. After losing her mother to pancreatic cancer, she took a local soap making class, and fell in love with the chemistry and artistry of making soap. Sarah went into research mode and was alarmed to learn how many potentially harmful ingredients were in most skincare products on the market. She knew she could make better, safer products that were as effective (if not more so) than conventional products. After a few years of research and development, Sarah stepped away from the emergency room to launch Osmia Skincare in April of 2012. She remains a licensed physician in Colorado, and now helps people find healthier, happier skin as CEO of the brand.