Eggless 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 and cucumber keeps everything cool and refreshing. Fresh sage and parsley give it an herby depth that feels genuinely sophisticated, and a pinch of turmeric and ginger add just enough warmth to make the whole thing interesting. Everything goes straight into a blender — no cooking, no fuss — which means you're basically one good blend away from something that tastes like it came from a nice restaurant. Since the recipe is built entirely from whole fruits, vegetables, and pantry staples, there's nothing to second-guess about hidden additives or unwanted ingredients. A drizzle of good olive oil and a few cucumber rounds on top make it feel finished and beautiful without any extra effort. It's the perfect make-ahead dish for a warm day when you want something nourishing but absolutely zero oven time.
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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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