Lupin Free Apple, Avocado & Cucumber Gazpacho with Fresh Sage
This chilled green soup is the kind of thing that looks like it took serious effort but comes together in a single blender in under five minutes. Creamy avocado forms the silky backbone, while Granny Smith apple brings a bright tartness that plays beautifully against cool cucumber and earthy fresh sage. A pinch of turmeric and ground ginger add just enough warmth to keep the flavor interesting without overwhelming the freshness of the herbs. Apple cider vinegar ties everything together with a gentle tang that makes each spoonful feel alive and clean on the palate. Because every ingredient here is a whole fruit, vegetable, or pantry staple, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden legume flours or additives — it's naturally free of lupin at every step. A short rest in the fridge lets the flavors meld and deepen, so the bowl you serve is noticeably better than the one you tasted straight from the blender. Finish with a lazy drizzle of good olive oil and a few cucumber rounds, and you have something that looks genuinely stunning at the table.
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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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