Hazelnut 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 and cucumber keeps everything cool and refreshing. Fresh sage and parsley add an herby depth that makes this feel genuinely sophisticated, and a pinch of turmeric and ginger give it a subtle warmth that lingers just enough. Everything goes straight into a blender — no cooking, no fuss — 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 for hidden nut-based ingredients or worry about cross-contact from processed foods. A finishing drizzle of good olive oil and a few cucumber rounds turn it into something you'd genuinely be proud to serve to guests.
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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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