Low Sugar Ginger-Turmeric Avocado Cucumber Gazpacho
Cool, creamy, and vibrantly green, this chilled soup is everything you want on a warm day — refreshing without being fussy. The base comes together entirely in a blender, letting ripe avocado and fresh cucumber do the heavy lifting for a silky, pourable texture that feels almost luxurious. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric give it a gentle warmth and earthy depth that keeps each spoonful interesting, while lime juice and scallion greens brighten the whole bowl. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, there's no need to scan labels for sneaky sweeteners — the natural richness of avocado and the brightness of citrus do all the flavor work without any added sugar in sight. A drizzle of good olive oil and a handful of fresh cilantro on top make it feel like something you'd order at a nice restaurant, not just throw together at home. It's the kind of recipe that proves eating without added sugar doesn't mean eating without satisfaction.
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4 servings
- 2 medium english cucumbers (about 1 ½ lb total), roughly chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and scooped
- 1 cup cold water
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 scallions (green tops only), roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- ½ medium english cucumber, thinly sliced or diced (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
- fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the chopped cucumbers, avocado, cold water, lime juice, olive oil, grated ginger, turmeric, scallion greens, cilantro, and sea salt to a blender.
- 2
Blend on high speed until completely smooth and pale green, about 60–90 seconds. Pause and scrape down the sides once if needed.
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