Barley Free Apple, Avocado & Cucumber Gazpacho with Fresh Sage
Cold soup skeptics, this one is going to win you over. Creamy avocado, crisp Granny Smith apple, and cool English cucumber come together in a blender to create something that tastes genuinely luxurious — bright, a little tangy from apple cider vinegar, and grounded by warm notes of ginger and turmeric. Fresh sage is the unexpected hero here, adding an earthy, almost floral depth that makes this feel like so much more than a simple blended soup. Everything goes straight into the blender, so the technique is completely approachable even if you've never made a chilled soup before. Since the whole recipe is built around fresh produce, herbs, and pantry staples, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about grain-based thickeners sneaking in. A short chill in the fridge lets the flavors settle and meld beautifully, and a finishing drizzle of good olive oil pulls it all together. Serve it as an elegant starter or a light lunch and watch it disappear.
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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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