Beef Free Apple, Avocado & Cucumber Gazpacho with Fresh Sage
This chilled green soup is the kind of thing that looks stunning in a bowl and tastes even better than it looks. Creamy avocado forms the silky backbone, while Granny Smith apple brings a bright, tart lift that keeps every spoonful feeling fresh and alive. Cucumber adds cool crunch, and the fresh sage gives the whole thing an herby, almost floral depth you don't usually find in a blended cold soup. A pinch of turmeric and ground ginger round out the flavor with just enough warmth to make it interesting without tipping into spice territory. Everything goes into a blender, gets a good chill in the fridge, and comes out looking like something from a restaurant — no stove, no fuss. A final drizzle of good olive oil and a few cucumber rounds on top make it feel genuinely special, whether you're serving it as a starter or a light lunch on a hot day.
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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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