Anti Inflammatory Apple, Avocado & Cucumber Gazpacho with Fresh Sage
Cold soup skeptics, this one is genuinely worth your attention. Creamy avocado and crisp cucumber form a silky, refreshing base, while tart Granny Smith apple adds a brightness that keeps every spoonful lively. Fresh sage and parsley bring an herbal depth that feels surprisingly sophisticated for something that comes entirely from a blender. The real anti-inflammatory power here comes from a thoughtful lineup of ingredients — turmeric, ground ginger, extra-virgin olive oil, and apple cider vinegar all show up in meaningful amounts, not just as afterthoughts. Blending everything together and letting it chill allows the flavors to settle and deepen, so the patience is genuinely rewarded. A finishing drizzle of olive oil and a few cucumber rounds turn a simple bowl into something you'd happily serve at a dinner party. It's the kind of recipe that proves eating to support your body doesn't have to feel like a compromise.
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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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