Turmeric Free Garlic-Herb Cucumber Gazpacho Shooters
Cool, herby, and impossibly refreshing, these cucumber gazpacho shooters are the kind of appetizer that disappears from a party tray before anyone has a chance to ask what's in them. Fresh English cucumber forms the backbone of the soup, blended smooth with garlic, parsley, mint, and chives for a flavor that's bright and garden-forward without being fussy. A splash of apple cider vinegar and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil round everything out, giving each little shooter a clean, balanced finish. The mixture gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve so the final texture is silky and pourable — elegant enough to serve in shot glasses with a cucumber round on top. Many spice blends and store-bought cold soups sneak in yellow-tinted seasonings that can be hard to spot on a label, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify at a glance. Ground ginger adds just a gentle warmth without any of the earthy, golden spices that are typically harder to avoid in this style of dish. Make a batch ahead, keep it chilled, and you've got a stunning no-cook starter ready to go whenever guests arrive.
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8 servings
- 2 large english cucumbers (about 2 lb total), roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, loosely packed
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ cup cold water, plus more as needed
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
- thin cucumber rounds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the chopped cucumber, garlic, parsley, mint, chives, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, ground ginger, and cold water in a blender.
- 2
Blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 60 seconds. If the mixture is too thick to pour easily, add cold water 1 tbsp at a time and blend briefly until it reaches a pourable, slightly viscous consistency.
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