Turkey Free Ginger-Turmeric Avocado Cucumber Gazpacho
This chilled blender soup is the kind of thing that looks impressive but comes together with almost zero effort — just rough chops, a high-speed blend, and a stint in the fridge. Creamy avocado forms the silky base, while fresh cucumber keeps everything bright and cooling, and the combination of grated ginger and ground turmeric gives it a warm, earthy kick that makes the flavor genuinely interesting. A hit of lime juice and a handful of cilantro round it all out so every spoonful tastes fresh and alive. Because this is a no-cook, blender-only recipe built entirely from produce, olive oil, and pantry spices, there's nothing here that could sneak in unwanted poultry ingredients — it's naturally free of that concern without any substitutions required. The finishing touches are simple but worth it: thin cucumber slices, a slow drizzle of good olive oil, and a few extra cilantro leaves turn a weeknight shortcut into something that looks like it came from a restaurant. It's equally at home as a light lunch, a dinner party starter, or a midday pick-me-up on a hot afternoon.
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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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