Paraben Free Ginger-Turmeric Avocado Cucumber Gazpacho
This chilled, blended soup is a stunning bowl of cool green color and bold, layered flavor — creamy from ripe avocado, bright from fresh lime, and gently warming thanks to grated ginger and ground turmeric. It comes together entirely in a blender with whole, recognizable ingredients, which is exactly what you want when you're being careful about synthetic additives and preservatives that sneak into so many packaged or processed foods. Every single component here is a whole food you can identify on sight, from the English cucumbers to the scallion greens to the fresh cilantro. The turmeric gives the soup a gorgeous golden undertone while the avocado creates that silky, almost creamy texture without any dairy. A good chill in the fridge lets all the flavors meld before you ladle it into bowls and finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a few fresh cilantro leaves. It's the kind of recipe that feels effortless but looks genuinely impressive, and it's a refreshing option for warm days when you want something nourishing that doesn't require turning on the stove.
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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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