Fish Free Apple, Avocado & Cucumber Gazpacho with Fresh Sage
Cold soup skeptics, this one is genuinely worth your attention. Creamy avocado, crisp Granny Smith apple, and cool English cucumber come together in a blender to create something that feels luxurious without a single drop of cream or any seafood in sight — making it a naturally easy fit for anyone avoiding fish and shellfish entirely. The fresh sage is the unexpected hero here, adding an earthy, almost floral depth that lifts the whole bowl and keeps it from tasting like a simple green smoothie. A pinch of ground ginger and turmeric give it just enough warmth to balance the bright tang of apple cider vinegar. Everything goes into the blender at once, so the prep is genuinely minimal, and a short chill in the fridge lets the flavors settle into something that tastes far more considered than the effort involved. Finished with a drizzle of good olive oil and a few thin cucumber rounds, it's the kind of dish that looks impressive on a summer table without stressing anyone out in the kitchen.
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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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