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As the sweltering days of summer approach, the culinary world often turns to chilled soups as a delightful and refreshing alternative to traditional hot dishes. These vibrant concoctions not only provide a cooling respite from the heat but also celebrate the flavors of the season's freshest produce. Among the myriad of chilled soup options, the Chilled Garden Delight Soup stands out as a colorful and nutritious choice, perfect for a light lunch, a starter at dinner parties, or a nourishing snack on a hot day.

Creamy Fresh Summer Soup

Beat the summer heat with a refreshing bowl of Chilled Garden Delight Soup! This vibrant, nutritious soup celebrates seasonal garden vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocados, offering a delicious escape from traditional hot meals. Packed with vitamins and minerals, it's perfect as a light lunch, starter for dinner parties, or a cooling snack. Experience the joy of blending fresh ingredients into a creamy, zesty concoction for a delightful summertime treat.
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Ingredients
  

2 cups fresh cucumbers, peeled and diced

1 cup ripe tomatoes, chopped

1 cup ripe avocados, diced

1 cup creamy Greek yogurt

1 cup vegetable broth, well chilled

1 clove garlic, finely minced

A small handful of fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped

Juice of 1 lime

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Olive oil for a drizzle

Optional: Toasted pumpkin seeds for an eye-catching garnish

Instructions
 

Prepare the Vegetables: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, chopped tomatoes, and diced avocados. Use a gentle folding motion to ensure all the ingredients are mixed evenly without mashing the avocados.

    Blend the Base: In a high-speed blender, combine the Greek yogurt, chilled vegetable broth, minced garlic, and chopped basil. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps. The mixture should have a lovely pale green color due to the basil.

      Combine Ingredients: Pour the creamy blended base into a large mixing bowl. Carefully fold in the prepared vegetable mixture, making sure to keep the integrity of the diced ingredients intact.

        Season: Squeeze the fresh lime juice into the soup and add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir gently to combine, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.

          Chill: Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap or a tight-fitting lid. Place the bowl in the refrigerator and allow the soup to chill for at least 30 minutes. This step is crucial as it allows the flavors to meld beautifully and the soup to reach the ideal temperature.

            Serve: After chilling, ladle the soup into individual serving bowls. Drizzle a touch of olive oil over each serving for added richness. If desired, sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds on top for a crunchy texture.

              Enjoy: Serve the soup cold, garnished with additional fresh basil leaves or extra vegetable toppings like thinly sliced radishes or edible flowers for a vibrant touch. This chilled soup is a refreshing and light meal that's perfect for hot summer days!

                Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 minutes | 45 minutes (including chilling) | 4 servings