Sesame Free Ginger-Turmeric Avocado Cucumber Gazpacho
This chilled blender soup is everything you want on a warm day — silky, vibrant, and packed with cool cucumber and creamy avocado. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric give it a gentle warmth and a gorgeous golden-green hue that looks almost too pretty to eat. Lime juice brightens the whole bowl, while scallion greens and cilantro add a subtle herby lift without overwhelming the delicate base. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's no need to scan labels for hidden sesame oil or tahini — a surprisingly common issue with store-bought chilled soups and dressings. The blender does all the heavy lifting, and a short rest in the fridge is all it takes to bring the flavors together into something that tastes genuinely restaurant-worthy. Serve it with a drizzle of good olive oil and a few cucumber slices on top, and you've got a starter or light lunch that's as elegant as it is effortless.
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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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