Yeast Free Apple, Avocado & Cucumber Gazpacho with Fresh Sage
This chilled green soup is a stunning bowl of cool, creamy, and herbaceous flavors that feels like summer in every spoonful. Granny Smith apple brings a bright tartness that plays beautifully against the buttery avocado, while English cucumber keeps everything refreshing and light. Fresh sage and parsley give it an herby depth you don't often find in a blended cold soup, and a touch of ginger and turmeric add just enough warmth to make the whole thing feel intentional and complex. Because this recipe relies entirely on whole fruits, vegetables, and herbs, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess any ingredient — it's naturally free of anything fermented or leavened. The apple cider vinegar brings the acidity that makes the flavors pop without introducing any yeast-derived additives. Everything comes together in a blender, chills in the fridge, and lands on the table looking genuinely impressive with a drizzle of good olive oil and a few fresh sage leaves on top. It's the kind of recipe that works just as well for a quiet lunch as it does for a dinner party starter.
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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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