Chilled Avocado Soup with Fried Tofu
Ingredients
- Soup Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups sparkling water plain
- 3 medium avocados ripe, peeled and diced
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1 TB apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Tofu Topping:
- 1 14-oz. pkg. extra-firm tofu, drained
- 1/4 cup chickpea flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 TB avocado oil
- Optional Toppings:
- 4 thinly sliced radishes
- Fresh basil leaves chopped
Instructions
- Combine water, avocado, yogurt, basil, garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper, cayenne, lime zest and juice in a blender.
- Process until smooth.
- Pour soup in a large glass bowl, cover, and chill for 1 hour in the fridge.
- Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes.
- Combine flour and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Put tofu in flour mixture and coat with a spoon.
- Heat large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Then add oil to the pan.
- Add tofu and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Remove cooked tofu from the pan and place in a bowl.
- Divide soup among 6-10 bowls, depending upon your desired serving size.
- Top soup with cooked tofu, radish slices and fresh herbs.
- Enjoy!