Chestnut 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 tartness that keeps everything lively and fresh. Cucumber adds a cool, hydrating quality, and the fresh sage gives the whole blender full an herby, almost floral depth you don't usually find in a cold soup. A pinch of turmeric and ground ginger round out the flavor with just enough warmth to make it feel intentional rather than simple. Everything goes straight into the blender — no cooking, no complicated technique — and a short rest in the fridge lets the flavors come together beautifully before serving. Because this recipe is built entirely from whole fruits, vegetables, fresh herbs, and pantry staples, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden allergens sneaking in. Finish each bowl with a drizzle of good olive oil and a few cucumber rounds, and it's genuinely dinner-party worthy.
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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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