Cold Avocado Soup

History & Origin

Cold avocado soup is one of the most refined creations of modern Mexican cuisine, rooted in the deep tradition of avocado as a fundamental ingredient. The avocado, native to present-day Mexico and Central America, was domesticated over 5,000 years ago by pre-Hispanic civilisations, who called it "ahuacatl" in Nahuatl. During the 20th century, with the influence of French cuisine in Mexico and the rise of nueva cocina mexicana restaurants in the 1970s and 80s, chefs began exploring cold, sophisticated preparations with local ingredients. Cold avocado soup emerged as an elegant way to celebrate the avocado beyond traditional guacamole. Michoacán state and the Uruapan region are known as the avocado heartland of Mexico, producing over 80% of the world's supply. Michoacán Hass avocados, with their creamy, buttery flesh, are the ideal choice for this preparation. The soup combines the richness of ripe avocado with the acidity of lime, the heat of serrano chilli and the freshness of coriander to create a beautifully balanced experience.