Green Gazpacho (Spinach, Avocado and Cucumber)
Why this recipe works
- Clean, refreshing flavour: Cucumber, spinach and green pepper keep the soup bright and green, making it especially suited to serving cold.
- Silky without dairy: Ripe avocado and olive oil create a smooth, rounded texture while keeping the recipe naturally vegan.
- Sharpness balances richness: Sherry vinegar cuts through the avocado’s creaminess and gives the gazpacho its recognisable savoury tang.
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Timing notes
- Chill thoroughly: The soup tastes cleaner and more balanced once properly cold, so allow enough fridge time before serving.
- Serve straight from the fridge: Gazpacho is at its best when served well chilled; if it thickens, loosen it with a little cold water and adjust the seasoning.
Ingredient notes
- Use ripe avocado: A ripe avocado blends more smoothly and gives the soup its creamy body; underripe avocado can taste grassy and leave a firmer texture.
- Adjust the vinegar carefully: Sherry vinegar should brighten the soup rather than dominate it, so taste after chilling before adding more.
- Keep the vegetables fresh: Crisp cucumber, fresh spinach and a firm green pepper help maintain the clean, green flavour of the soup.
Texture tips
- Blend until fully smooth: Pause to scrape down the blender as needed so the spinach, pepper and avocado are completely incorporated.
- Loosen after chilling: Avocado can thicken the soup in the fridge, so stir well and add a splash of cold water if needed before serving.
Authenticity notes
- A green gazpacho variation: Classic gazpacho is often tomato-based, while this version keeps the chilled, vinegar-bright style but uses green vegetables and avocado for a smoother, greener result.
- Sherry vinegar character: Sherry vinegar gives a distinctly Spanish-style acidity, though white wine vinegar can be used for a similar sharpness.
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Instructions
- Roughly chop the cucumber and green pepper, and peel the garlic. Put them in a blender with the spinach.
- Halve the avocados, remove the stones, then scoop the flesh into the blender. Add the sherry vinegar, fine sea salt, olive oil and cold water.
- Blend until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust with a little more salt or a pinch of black pepper if you like.
- Pour into a bowl, cover and chill until properly cold. Serve straight from the fridge as a light starter.
Recipe notes
Tips
- For the cleanest flavour, use very cold water and chill the soup for at least 2 hours before serving.
- If the garlic tastes too assertive, blend the soup, then let it sit in the fridge for 30 minutes and taste again before adding more seasoning.
Substitutions
- Replace sherry vinegar with white wine vinegar for a similar sharpness.
- Replace spinach with baby kale for a slightly more robust green flavour.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 2 days
- Keep covered in the fridge and stir well before serving, as it can separate slightly. This soup is best eaten cold; if it thickens, loosen with a splash of cold water and re-season to taste.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 2h 15min (15min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Spanish
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