Gazpacho Recipe: A Refreshing Summer Delight
Gazpacho Recipe: Summer heat got you down? This vibrant chilled tomato soup, also known as a healthy gazpacho, is packed with fresh summer flavors and is surprisingly easy to make. Get ready to whip up a restaurant-worthy cold Spanish soup in no time!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
- 6 ripe tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1 bell pepper red, yellow, or orange
- 1 small red onion
- 1-2 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup high-quality olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
- Salt pepper, and a touch of cumin (to taste)
- Optional: bread for thicker consistency
- Optional: fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley for garnish
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Prep vegetables: Wash and chop the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and peel the garlic.
Blend: Combine the chopped vegetables, olive oil, vinegar, seasonings (salt, pepper, cumin) in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. For a thicker soup, soak the bread in water and add it to the blender.
Chill: Transfer the blended gazpacho to a large bowl. Adjust seasonings to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Serve: Garnish with chopped vegetables like reserved cucumber, diced peppers, or fresh herbs. Add croutons and a drizzle of olive oil for extra flavor. Serve cold.
- Peeling tomatoes: Optional, but can help achieve a smoother texture and prevent bitterness.
- Consistency: For a chunkier texture, blend less.
- Storage: Gazpacho can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keyword Chilled tomato soup recipe, cold Spanish soup recipe, easy gazpacho recipe, healthy gazpacho recipe, summer soup recipe, vegetarian gazpacho recipe
