High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Ginger-Turmeric Avocado Cucumber Gazpacho
Cool, creamy, and vibrantly green, this chilled blender soup is the kind of dish that feels both effortless and impressive. Ripe avocado gives it a silky, almost velvety body, while English cucumber keeps everything bright and refreshing. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric add a gentle warmth and earthy depth that make each spoonful genuinely interesting — this is far from a one-note cold soup. A squeeze of lime and a handful of cilantro round out the flavors with just enough brightness to balance the richness of the avocado and olive oil. For anyone watching what goes into their food, this recipe is reassuringly straightforward — every single ingredient is whole, fresh, or minimally processed, with zero need for packaged broths, sauces, or condiments that often sneak in unwanted sweeteners. You control exactly what goes in the blender, which makes it easy to feel confident about what ends up in the bowl. Serve it topped with extra cucumber, a drizzle of good olive oil, and a few fresh cilantro leaves for a finish that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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