Download the easy and delicious Gazpacho recipe to fight the heat!
This cold Spanish soup has a very fresh flavor. Excellently nourishing to keep you going, it’s the best way to relax on a hot summer day.
Gazpacho is often made using tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and peppers. Using vegetable juice for added convenience without compromising that amazing taste, this dish offers a simple boost.
You will need the following items:
- Fresh Vegetables: The bulk of this delicious soup consists of zucchini, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bell pepper (of any hue), and garlic.
- Bold Seasonings: Basil and parsley, two fresh herbs, provide a crisp touch and cumin a toasty depth of flavor. Nice flavor comes from the squeezed lime juice and the splattered balsamic vinegar.
- Extra Sweet Twist: Seemingly bold? Dice some watermelon for a touch of sweetness in your gazpacho.
Making gazpacho moves along very quickly:
- Get every veggie cut and peeled.
- Juice the other vegetables and blend or food processor the tomatoes. Add garlic, vinegar, lime juice and cumin for a flavor explosion.
- Beat thoroughly, then whisk in the chopped vegetables and chill for a few hours.
Serving is now my favorite part. These suggestions can help you to enjoy gazpacho more:
- Drizzle with more extra virgin olive oil for yet more flavor.
- Chopped up avocado offers a creamy contrast.
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Some handmade croutons will crunch it up.
That wraps up the proceedings. This refreshing and easy gazpacho is perfect as a light lunch or midsummer appetiser.
PrintGazpacho Recipe
This cold Spanish soup has a very fresh flavor. Excellently nourishing to keep you going, it’s the best way to relax on a hot summer day.
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes (about 4–5 large)
- ½ cup diced English cucumber
- ½ cup finely chopped red or green bell pepper
- â…” cup vegetable or tomato juice
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic or red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Fresh basil and parsley for garnish
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Prep the tomatoes: Score the tomatoes with an X, boil for 30 seconds, then plunge in ice water. Peel, halve, and remove seeds.
- Chop the veggies: Dice cucumber, tomatoes, pepper, and onion. (Optional: reserve some for garnish)
- Blend the base: Puree tomatoes and juice in a blender. Add garlic, vinegar, lime juice, olive oil, and cumin. Blend until smooth.
- Chill and adjust: Stir in chopped veggies. Chill at least 2 hours (or overnight). Season with salt & pepper to taste.
- Serve it up: Garnish with fresh herbs and reserved veggies (optional).
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 120
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 131
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 77mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g