**Cucumber Gazpacho with Mint Paste: A Refreshing and Unique Take on a Classic Spanish Dish**
Gazpacho is a classic Spanish cold soup, typically made with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, and garlic. But this recipe offers a refreshing twist on the traditional dish by using cucumbers as the main ingredient. The result is a light and flavorful soup that is perfect for a hot summer day.
This recipe also includes a mint paste, which adds a bright and herbaceous flavor to the soup. The mint paste is made with fresh mint, olive oil, and lemon juice, and it is stirred into the soup just before serving.
In addition to the cucumber gazpacho with mint paste, this article also includes recipes for two other variations of gazpacho: a watermelon gazpacho and a green gazpacho. The watermelon gazpacho is a sweet and refreshing soup that is perfect for a party or a picnic. The green gazpacho is a more savory soup, made with a variety of green vegetables.
All three of these gazpacho recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So experiment with different ingredients and flavors, and find your favorite way to enjoy this classic Spanish dish.
CUCUMBER GAZPACHO
This summer-ready gazpacho tastes cucumber-forward with an underlying sweetness from the honeydew and honey, and the sherry vinegar sharpens those flavors. Serve with delicate-tasting seafood such as crab, soft herbs, a yogurt drizzle, or olive oil-toasted bread cubes.
Provided by Elizabeth Mervosh
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Thinly slice one of the cucumbers to equal 1/3 cup. Transfer cucumber slices to a small bowl; cover and chill until ready to use.
- Coarsely chop remaining cucumbers and transfer to a blender. Add honeydew, bread cubes, 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, and 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt. Process on low speed, gradually increasing speed to high, until cucumber mixture is very smooth and creamy, about 90 seconds.
- Pour gazpacho into a medium bowl. Cover and chill until cold, about 1 hour.
- Right before serving, toss together reserved cucumber slices, feta cheese, mint, honey, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Stir and ladle gazpacho into 4 shallow bowls. Top evenly with cucumber-feta mixture and drizzle with olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1358.8 mg, Sugar 16.9 g
CUCUMBER MINT GAZPACHO
A refreshing, incredibly easy, bright summer appetizer or lunch. Serve with a baguette and glass of wine on hot days!
Provided by Becca Mills
Categories Soup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a high-powered blender, add cucumbers, mint, goat cheese, lemon juice, and garlic cloves. Add about half of the olive oil to start, and once blended determine how much more you want to add. Add salt to taste.
- Blend on high until combined to desired consistency - some pebble sized bits are ok! Add additional olive oil to thin out as needed, and adjust salt to taste.
- Chill in fridge for at least 15 minutes; serve chilled with additional mint, cucumber, and goat cheese garnish as desired.
GREEN CUCUMBER & MINT GAZPACHO
This zingy, no-cook soup is packed with four of your five-a-day
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a food processor or blender, blitz all the ingredients, reserving half the mint and yogurt, until smooth. Add a little extra vinegar, Tabasco and seasoning to taste, then add a splash of water if you like it thinner.
- Chill until very cold, then serve with a dollop more yogurt, mint, chives and a few ice cubes if you like. The soup will keep in the fridge for 2 days - just give it a good stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.28 milligram of sodium
CUCUMBER GAZPACHO WITH WATERMELON AND MINT
Steps:
- Reserve 2 tablespoons of the mint. Place the remaining mint in a large bowl along with the cucumbers, 2 cups watermelon, yogurt, onion, cilantro, lemon juice, ginger, cayenne pepper and 2 teaspoon salt. In small batches, puree in a food processor until smooth. Place in a pitcher or large bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Taste the gazpacho before serving and season with additional salt if needed. Divide the soup among 6 chilled bowls and top with the feta, toasted pepitas, remaining watermelon, reserved mint and a drizzle of chili infused oil.
GAZPACHO
Wonderful cold soup full of fresh Mediterranean vegetables! Quick and easy.
Provided by Kara
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Gazpacho Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor, combine tomato juice, onion, bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, green onions, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, tarragon, basil, parsley, sugar, salt, and pepper. Blend until well-combined but still slightly chunky. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.6 g, Sodium 304.8 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe, in-season cucumbers. English cucumbers are a good choice, as they have a mild flavor and few seeds.
- If you don't have time to make the mint paste ahead of time, you can use a store-bought pesto instead.
- To make the gazpacho ahead of time, simply refrigerate it for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish the gazpacho with your favorite toppings, such as chopped cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, or croutons.
Conclusion:
Cucumber gazpacho is a refreshing and flavorful soup that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy or mild, chunky or smooth, this gazpacho is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy meal, give this cucumber gazpacho a try. You won't be disappointed!
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