Best 2 Easy Green Gazpacho Recipes

Gazpacho is a refreshing and flavorful cold soup that originated in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia. It is typically made with a blend of fresh vegetables, including tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and onions, and is seasoned with garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and salt. Gazpacho can be served as a starter or as a light meal on its own. There are many different variations on the classic gazpacho recipe, but they all share a few key ingredients and techniques.

This article provides three delicious and easy-to-follow gazpacho recipes:

1. **Classic Gazpacho**: This recipe uses a combination of ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, and onions, along with garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and salt. The vegetables are blended together until smooth and then chilled before serving.

2. **Green Gazpacho**: This recipe is a lighter and more refreshing take on the classic gazpacho. It uses a combination of green tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, and onions, along with garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and salt. The vegetables are blended together until smooth and then chilled before serving.

3. **Watermelon Gazpacho**: This recipe is a unique and flavorful twist on the classic gazpacho. It uses a combination of watermelon, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions, along with garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and salt. The vegetables are blended together until smooth and then chilled before serving.

All three of these gazpacho recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So whether you're looking for a classic gazpacho, a lighter green gazpacho, or a unique watermelon gazpacho, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

EASY GREEN GAZPACHO

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We call this version green gazpacho cause it has a lot of green ingredients - cucumbers, green bell pepper, and avocado. My favorite lunch on a hot day.

Provided by Karin50

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Gazpacho Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 stalk 2 stalks celery, chopped
1 avocado
½ onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 sprigs fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons water, or more to taste
1 tablespoon cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil
8 cherry tomatoes, quartered

Steps:

Combine cucumber, bell pepper, and celery in a blender; blend until smooth. Add avocado and blend until smooth. Add onion, garlic, and cilantro and blend. With the blender running, add cold water until desired consistency is reached.
Pour soup into a container with a lid and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Stir in olive oil and garnish with cherry tomatoes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 20.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SUNNY'S EASY ROASTED GREEN GAZPACHO

Sunny's Easy Roasted Green Gazpacho image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 4h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

Olive oil, for brushing
4 scallions
4 tomatillos, halved
2 zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch planks
Kosher salt
1/2 cup plain Greek whole-fat yogurt
8 to 10 fresh basil leaves
2 Kirby cucumbers or 1 English cucumber, quartered (do not peel)
2 cloves garlic
Juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt
1/4 cup plain Greek whole-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
Green pepper hot sauce, for serving

Steps:

For the veggies: Heat the grill to 400 degrees F.
Brush oil on the scallions, tomatillos and zucchini, then sprinkle them with salt and place over the direct heat of the grill. Cook, rotating or flipping occasionally, until everything chars and the tomatillos soften a bit, about 5 minutes.
Blend and chill soup: Combine the scallions, tomatillos and zucchini in a blender, along with the yogurt, basil, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice and a nice pinch of salt. Blend until smooth. If the consistency is too thick, add a handful of crushed ice and blend; this should fix it! Taste and season with salt, then taste again. Refrigerate at least four hours or up to overnight.
Serve. Mix the yogurt and honey in a small bowl. Serve the soup in bowls and drizzle with the yogurt mixture, and a shake or two of the hot sauce.

Tips:

Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This is the key to making a great gazpacho. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and juicy.
Use a variety of peppers. This will give your gazpacho a more complex flavor. Try using a combination of bell peppers, chili peppers, and jalapeños.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. Gazpacho is a very versatile soup, so you can use whatever herbs and spices you like. Some popular options include basil, cilantro, cumin, and paprika.
Chill the gazpacho before serving. This will help to develop the flavors and make the soup more refreshing.
Serve the gazpacho with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include croutons, chopped vegetables, and hard-boiled eggs.

Conclusion:

Green gazpacho is a delicious, refreshing, and healthy soup that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a light and flavorful soup, give green gazpacho a try.