Gazpacho Soup Recipe: Refreshing Spanish Chilled Tomato Soup

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Gazpacho is a classic Spanish cold soup that’s perfect for hot summer days. It’s a vibrant blend of ripe tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and other fresh ingredients. This recipe yields a refreshing and zesty Gazpacho that’s ideal as an appetizer or a light, healthy meal.

CourseCuisineServingsPreparation TimeCooking TimeCalories
Appetizer/SoupSpanish4 servings15 minutes0 minutesApproximately 80 calories per serving

Ingredients:

  • 6 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups tomato juice (fresh or canned)
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar, or to taste
  • 2-3 slices of day-old bread, crusts removed (optional, for thickness)
  • Fresh basil or cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)

Method:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, cucumber, red and green bell peppers, red onion, and minced garlic.
  2. In a blender or food processor, blend the vegetable mixture in batches until smooth. If you desire a thicker consistency, add the day-old bread slices while blending.
  3. Return the blended mixture to the mixing bowl.
  4. Stir in the tomato juice, red wine vinegar, and extra-virgin olive oil. Mix well.
  5. Season the Gazpacho with salt, black pepper, and sugar. Adjust the seasonings to your taste.
  6. Refrigerate the Gazpacho for at least 2 hours to chill and allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Before serving, give the soup a good stir. If needed, adjust the consistency with additional tomato juice or water.
  8. Serve the Gazpacho in chilled bowls, garnished with fresh basil or cilantro leaves, if desired.

Enjoy this cooling and nutritious Gazpacho as a refreshing appetizer or a light, healthy meal on a warm day. It’s bursting with the vibrant flavors of ripe vegetables and makes for a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire.

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