Alpha Gal Friendly Apple, Avocado & Cucumber Gazpacho with Fresh Sage
This chilled green soup is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long — creamy from ripe avocado, bright from Granny Smith apple, and refreshingly cool from English cucumber. Fresh sage gives it an herbal depth that feels genuinely unexpected in a cold soup, and the apple cider vinegar ties everything together with just the right amount of tang. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, this recipe is a natural fit: every single ingredient is plant-based, and there's no meat, dairy, or hidden animal-derived additives to second-guess. The whole thing comes together in a blender, which means minimal prep and zero cooking — just blend, chill, and serve. Ground ginger and turmeric add a subtle warmth that keeps the flavor profile interesting without overwhelming the fresh, vegetal base. A drizzle of good olive oil and a few cucumber rounds on top make it feel restaurant-worthy with almost no extra effort.
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4 servings
- 2 medium english cucumbers (about 1 lb total), roughly chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and scooped
- 1 large granny smith apple, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh sage leaves, packed
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves
- 1 small shallot, roughly chopped
- 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- ½ cup cold water, plus more to thin
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- thinly sliced cucumber rounds, for serving (optional)
- fresh sage leaves, for serving (optional)
- extra-virgin olive oil drizzle, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the chopped cucumber, avocado, apple, sage, parsley, shallot, garlic, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, cold water, salt, ginger, and turmeric in a blender.
- 2
Blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 60–90 seconds. If the soup is thicker than you'd like, add cold water 2 tbsp at a time and blend briefly until it reaches a pourable, spoonable consistency.
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