Chicken Free Apple, Avocado & Cucumber Gazpacho with Fresh Sage
This chilled green gazpacho is the kind of bowl that stops you mid-sip and makes you wonder why you don't eat cold soup more often. Creamy avocado and crisp Granny Smith apple form an unexpectedly dreamy base, while English cucumber keeps everything bright and refreshing. Fresh sage and parsley add an herbal depth that feels sophisticated without any fuss, and a touch of ground ginger and turmeric gives the whole thing a gentle warmth that lingers in the best way. Everything goes straight into the blender — no stovetop, no special equipment, no stress. A short chill in the fridge lets the flavors settle and meld, so by the time you ladle it into bowls it tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Finished with a drizzle of good olive oil and a few thin cucumber rounds, it's as pretty as it is delicious — and every single ingredient in it is exactly what it looks like, no hidden proteins or mystery additions to worry about.
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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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