Avocado Bean Soup with Fresh Herb Relish
The Fresh Herb Relish of this flavorful chilled soup also makes a wonderful accompaniment to lamb chops or crostini.

Ingredients
- For the Soup:
- 480 ml (2 cups) vegetable broth, or chicken broth
- 120 ml (½ cup) plain dairy free yogurt, or low fat plain yogurt
- 320 g (2 ) avocados, halved, pitted, peeled
- 185 g (1 cup) navy beans, cooked, rinsed, drained
- 20 g (¼ ) lemon, peeled
- (½ teaspoon) salt, optional
- (½ teaspoon) ground black pepper
- (1 small) jalapeño, seeded
- For the Fresh Herb Relish:
- 5 g (2 Tablespoons) fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- teaspoon (1 teaspoon) onion, peeled, diced
- (1 teaspoon) lemon zest
- (1 teaspoon) extra virgin oilve oil
Directions
- Place all soup ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then increase to Variable 6.
- Blend for 40 seconds or until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to press the ingredients toward blades.
- Combine the cilantro, zest, onion, and olive oil in a small bowl. Serve soup chilled or at room temperature, garnished with a tablespoon of relish.
Chef's Notes
Making this soup for a brunch or large party? This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled in the 64-ounce container.
Ingredients
- For the Soup:
- 480 ml (2 cups) vegetable broth, or chicken broth
- 120 ml (½ cup) plain dairy free yogurt, or low fat plain yogurt
- 320 g (2 ) avocados, halved, pitted, peeled
- 185 g (1 cup) navy beans, cooked, rinsed, drained
- 20 g (¼ ) lemon, peeled
- (½ teaspoon) salt, optional
- (½ teaspoon) ground black pepper
- (1 small) jalapeño, seeded
- For the Fresh Herb Relish:
- 5 g (2 Tablespoons) fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- (1 teaspoon) onion, peeled, diced
- (1 teaspoon) lemon zest
- (1 teaspoon) extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- Place all soup ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then increase to Variable 6.
- Blend for 40 seconds or until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to press the ingredients toward blades.
- Combine the cilantro, zest, onion, and olive oil in a small bowl. Serve soup chilled or at room temperature, garnished with a tablespoon of relish.
Chef's Notes
Making this soup for a brunch or large party? This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled in the 64-ounce container.
Ingredients
- For the Soup:
- 480 ml (2 cups) vegetable broth, or chicken broth
- 120 ml (½ cup) plain dairy free yogurt, or low fat plain yogurt
- 320 g (2 ) avocados, halved, pitted, peeled
- 185 g (1 cup) navy beans, cooked, rinsed, drained
- 20 g (¼ ) lemon, peeled
- (½ teaspoon) salt, optional
- (½ teaspoon) ground black pepper
- (1 small) jalapeño, seeded
- For the Fresh Herb Relish:
- 5 g (2 Tablespoons) fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- (1 teaspoon) onion, peeled, diced
- (1 teaspoon) lemon zest
- (1 teaspoon) extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- Place all soup ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then increase to Variable 6.
- Blend for 40 seconds or until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to press the ingredients toward blades.
- Combine the cilantro, zest, onion, and olive oil in a small bowl. Serve soup chilled or at room temperature, garnished with a tablespoon of relish.
Chef's Notes
Making this soup for a brunch or large party? This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled in the 64-ounce container.
Ingredients
- For the Soup:
- 480 ml (2 cups) vegetable broth, or chicken broth
- 120 ml (½ cup) plain dairy free yogurt, or low fat plain yogurt
- 320 g (2 ) avocados, halved, pitted, peeled
- 185 g (1 cup) navy beans, cooked, rinsed, drained
- 20 g (¼ ) lemon, peeled
- (½ teaspoon) salt, optional
- (½ teaspoon) ground black pepper
- (1 small) jalapeño, seeded
- For the Fresh Herb Relish:
- 5 g (2 Tablespoons) fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- (1 teaspoon) onion, peeled, diced
- (1 teaspoon) lemon zest
- (1 teaspoon) extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- Place all soup ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then increase to Variable 6.
- Blend for 40 seconds or until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to press the ingredients toward blades.
- Combine the cilantro, zest, onion, and olive oil in a small bowl. Serve soup chilled or at room temperature, garnished with a tablespoon of relish.
Chef's Notes
Making this soup for a brunch or large party? This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled in the 64-ounce container.