MSG 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 and crisp Granny Smith apple do the heavy lifting here, balanced by cool cucumber, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and earthy notes from fresh sage and parsley. Ground ginger and turmeric add a subtle warmth that keeps the whole thing from feeling flat, while extra-virgin olive oil rounds it out with a silky finish. Everything goes straight into the blender — no cooking, no complicated steps — which means the flavors stay bright and the texture stays luxuriously smooth. For anyone avoiding flavor enhancers and additives, this recipe is a natural fit: every ingredient is whole, fresh, and easy to verify at the store. A short chill in the fridge lets everything meld together beautifully before you ladle it into bowls and finish with a drizzle of olive oil. It's the kind of effortless, clean-tasting dish that makes warm weather cooking feel genuinely exciting.
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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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