Best 6 Gazpacho Italian Style Recipes

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**Gazpacho: A Refreshing and Versatile Italian Summer Soup**

Gazpacho is a chilled soup that originated in the southern Italian region of Andalusia. It is traditionally made with fresh, ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, garlic, and olive oil. Other common ingredients include bread, vinegar, and herbs. Gazpacho is typically served cold, but it can also be enjoyed warm. It is a delicious and refreshing way to cool down on a hot summer day.

This article features three different gazpacho recipes:

* **Classic Gazpacho:** This recipe is a traditional gazpacho made with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, garlic, and olive oil. It is a simple and easy-to-follow recipe that is perfect for beginners.
* **White Gazpacho:** This recipe is a lighter and more refreshing version of gazpacho. It is made with white tomatoes, cucumbers, and almonds. It is a great option for people who are looking for a dairy-free or vegan gazpacho.
* **Green Gazpacho:** This recipe is a unique and flavorful gazpacho made with green tomatoes, avocados, and cilantro. It is a great way to use up green tomatoes that you might have in your garden.

All three of these recipes are delicious and easy to make. They are a great way to enjoy the fresh flavors of summer.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GAZPACHO



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This gazpacho recipe comes in handy for luncheons in summer since it's so colorful and refreshing. I prepare it a day ahead using garden vegetables. The flavor gets even better as it sits in the refrigerator overnight. -Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups tomato juice
2 cups chopped seeded peeled tomatoes
1 cup diced green pepper
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced seeded cucumber
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup diced onion
1/3 cup tarragon vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 13 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until chilled. Stir in oil just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEST GAZPACHO



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More of a drink than a soup, served in frosted glasses or chilled tumblers, gazpacho is perfect when it is too hot to eat but you need cold, salt and lunch all at the same time. Gazpacho is everywhere in Seville, Spain, where this recipe comes from, but it's not the watered-down salsa or grainy vegetable purée often served in the United States. This version has no bread and is a creamy orange-pink rather than a lipstick red. That is because a large quantity of olive oil is required for making delicious gazpacho, rather than take-it-or-leave it gazpacho. The emulsion of red tomato juice, palest green cucumber juice and golden olive oil produces the right color and a smooth, almost fluffy texture.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 8 to 12 servings, about 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 8

About 2 pounds ripe red tomatoes, cored and roughly cut into chunks
1 Italian frying (cubanelle) pepper or another long, light green pepper, such as Anaheim, cored, seeded and roughly cut into chunks
1 cucumber, about 8 inches long, peeled and roughly cut into chunks
1 small mild onion (white or red), peeled and roughly cut into chunks
1 clove garlic
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar, more to taste
Salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, more to taste, plus more for drizzling

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, pepper, cucumber, onion and garlic in a blender or, if using a hand blender, in a deep bowl. (If necessary, work in batches.) Blend at high speed until very smooth, at least 2 minutes, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula.
  • With the motor running, add the vinegar and 2 teaspoons salt. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil. The mixture will turn bright orange or dark pink and become smooth and emulsified, like a salad dressing. If it still seems watery, drizzle in more olive oil until texture is creamy.
  • Strain the mixture through a strainer or a food mill, pushing all the liquid through with a spatula or the back of a ladle. Discard the solids. Transfer to a large pitcher (preferably glass) and chill until very cold, at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Before serving, adjust the seasonings with salt and vinegar. If soup is very thick, stir in a few tablespoons ice water. Serve in glasses, over ice if desired, or in a bowl. A few drops of olive oil on top are a nice touch.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 122, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 365 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

GAZPACHO



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For fresh veggie-packed refreshment, try Ina Garten's Gazpacho soup recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network; it's best served cold on a hot summer day.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 hothouse cucumber, halved and seeded, but not peeled
2 red bell peppers, cored and seeded
4 plum tomatoes
1 red onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
23 ounces tomato juice (3 cups)
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup good olive oil
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Roughly chop the cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, and red onions into 1-inch cubes. Put each vegetable separately into a food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse until it is coarsely chopped. Do not overprocess!
  • After each vegetable is processed, combine them in a large bowl and add the garlic, tomato juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and chill before serving. The longer gazpacho sits, the more the flavors develop.

ITALIAN GAZPACHO



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From The Balsamic Vinegar Cookbook. An Italian version of the traditional Spanish dish. This is wonderful with fresh from the garden vegetables.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Peppers

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes, seeded,and cut into 2 inch pieces (3 large)
1 large cucumber, peeled,halved lenthwise,seeded,and sliced into 1/2 inch slices
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 small red onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups tomato juice
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the tomatoes, cucmber, bell pepper, onion, and garlic.
  • Pulse a time or two, or until the vegetables are coarsely chopped.
  • Add in the tomato juice, vinegar, salt, and red pepper flakes.
  • Process until the vegetables are finely chopped.
  • Be careful not to over process; the gazpacho should not be smooth; may need to process the gazpacho in batches.
  • Transfer mixture to a large bowl and cover tightly.
  • Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight is better.
  • Add more seasoning, if needed, right before serving.
  • Ladle cold soup into chilled individual bowls.
  • Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil.
  • It is recommended to serve with a cruet of extra virgin olive oil so you can drizzle your soup with oil, to taste.

SAN MARZANO GAZPACHO



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 red bell pepper
1 1/2 red chile peppers, seeded and chopped
1/2 seedless cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 slice good quality white bread, crust removed and torn
1 small red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, grated into a paste
2 to 3 small ribs celery, from the heart with leafy tops, chopped
Small handful flat-leaf fresh parsley leaves
Few leaves fresh basil, torn
1 (28-ounce) can Italian San Marzano tomatoes
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Char the bell pepper over an open flame or under the broiler. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. When cool, peel, seed, roughly chop, and add to the food processor. Add the chile peppers, cucumber, bread, onion, garlic, celery, parsley, basil, tomatoes, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Process until fairly smooth. Place in small pitcher and chill along with small shot glasses for serving.

GAZPACHO



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Make-ahead this crowd-pleasing, vegetarian starter and get a good dose of vitamin C and one of your five-a-day

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Soup, Starter, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 red onion , chopped
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
1 red pepper , deseeded and chopped
4 ripe tomatoes , chopped
1 slice white bread , crusts removed and torn
500ml passata
300ml / half pint vegetable stock
5 tbsp olive oil , plus extra
4 tbsp wine vinegar
1 tsp Tabasco or harissa
1 tsp sugar
basil leaves , to serve

Steps:

  • Put the onion, garlic, pepper, tomatoes and bread in a food processor and blend until finely chopped, but not too smooth. Tip into a large bowl with the passata, stock, oil, vinegar, Tabasco or harissa, sugar and seasoning. Mix well, cover the bowl with cling film or foil and put in the fridge for at least 2 hrs or overnight.
  • To serve, pour into small bowls or glasses, drizzle over a little olive oil and sprinkle with a few torn basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.48 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use ripe tomatoes. The riper the tomatoes, the sweeter and more flavorful your gazpacho will be. If you can, use tomatoes that are in season and locally grown.
  • Chill your ingredients before blending. This will help to keep your gazpacho cold and refreshing.
  • Use a high-powered blender. This will help to create a smooth and creamy texture.
  • Don't over-blend. You want your gazpacho to have a little bit of texture, so don't blend it until it's completely smooth.
  • Taste your gazpacho and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or vinegar to taste.
  • Garnish your gazpacho with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include croutons, diced cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and basil.

Conclusion:

Gazpacho is a delicious and refreshing soup that is perfect for a hot summer day. It's also a healthy and affordable meal that can be made with a variety of ingredients. If you're looking for a new soup to try, give gazpacho a try. You won't be disappointed!

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