PCOS Friendly Apple, Avocado & Cucumber Gazpacho with Fresh Sage
This chilled blender soup is a genuinely refreshing way to pack anti-inflammatory ingredients into a single bowl without any cooking required. Avocado brings the creamy, satisfying base while Granny Smith apple adds a bright tartness that keeps the whole thing from feeling heavy. Cucumber layers in that cool, hydrating quality that makes this feel like a proper warm-weather meal rather than a health obligation. Turmeric and ginger — both known for their role in supporting hormonal balance and reducing inflammation — show up here in a way that actually tastes good, not medicinal. Fresh sage and parsley round out the flavor with an herby depth that makes every spoonful a little more interesting. The olive oil drizzle at the end ties it all together with healthy fats that help with nutrient absorption and keep you full. Blend, chill, and serve — it genuinely doesn't get easier than this.
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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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