Paraben Free Apple, Avocado & Cucumber Gazpacho with Fresh Sage
This chilled green soup is everything you want on a warm day — creamy, bright, and packed with fresh produce that practically glows in the bowl. Ripe avocado gives it a silky, luxurious body while Granny Smith apple adds a crisp tartness that keeps things lively, and the fresh sage brings an herbal depth you don't often find in a cold soup. A touch of ground ginger and turmeric adds gentle warmth underneath all that cool, green freshness. Because the whole recipe is built from whole fruits, vegetables, herbs, and a few pantry staples, there's no need to scrutinize labels for synthetic preservatives or additives that can sneak into processed foods. Everything goes straight into the blender, making this one of the most effortless recipes you can pull off when you want something that feels impressive but takes almost no effort. A drizzle of good olive oil and a few cucumber rounds on top turn it into something genuinely beautiful 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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