Gazpacho, a traditional cold soup from Spain, is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for summer. Made with fresh, ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and garlic, gazpacho is a vibrant and colorful soup that is packed with nutrients and antioxidants. It is typically served chilled, often garnished with croutons, diced vegetables, and a drizzle of olive oil.
This article features two delicious gazpacho recipes: a classic gazpacho recipe and a green gazpacho recipe. The classic gazpacho recipe uses ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, garlic, onion, and stale bread, while the green gazpacho recipe uses green tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, garlic, onion, and fresh herbs. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour.
In addition to the two gazpacho recipes, this article also includes a recipe for garlic croutons, which are the perfect topping for gazpacho. The garlic croutons are made with stale bread, olive oil, garlic, and salt, and they are toasted in the oven until golden brown.
Whether you are looking for a refreshing summer soup or a healthy and delicious appetizer, gazpacho is the perfect dish. With its vibrant flavors and colorful presentation, gazpacho is sure to impress your friends and family.
AUTHENTIC GAZPACHO
My favorite recipe for how to make authentic, fresh, delicious Spanish gazpacho.
Provided by Ali
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients together in a blender or food processor. Puree for 1 minute, or until the soup reaches your desired consistency.
- Taste and season with extra salt, pepper and/or cumin if needed.
- Refrigerate in a sealed container for 3 to 4 hours, or until completely chilled.
- Serve cold, topped with your desired garnishes.
ICED GAZPACHO WITH HOMEMADE GARLIC CROUTONS
Make and share this Iced Gazpacho With Homemade Garlic Croutons recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Midwest Maven
Categories Peppers
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put the bell peppers, cucumber, tomatoes, olive oil and vinegar in a food processor, and process until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, transfer to a bowl, cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
- Meanwhile, for the garlic croutons, heat the oil in a skillet over med/high heat.
- Add the garlic and fry for 2 minutes, stirring to flavor the oil.(can use more garlic if you like).
- Discard the garlic, add the bread cubes, and fry until golden on all sides.
- Drain well on paper towels, sprinkle with the sea salt and store in an airtight container if not using immediately.
- To serve, place ice cubes in soup bowls, ladle the soup on top and then top with your garnishes and croutons, or let your guests add their own.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.1, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 73.3, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 6.9, Protein 3
AVOCADO GAZPACHO WITH SPICED CROUTONS
Provided by Food Network
Time 47m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make spiced croutons up to 2 days ahead. Store in an airtight container.
- In a blender, puree cucumbers, lime juice, 1/2 cup broth, 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, jalapeno, green onions, and 1 of the avocados, diced. Season, to taste, with salt. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours or until next day.
- To serve, thin gazpacho with additional broth if desired. Dice remaining avocado finely and add to gazpacho base. Pour into bowls and garnish with cilantro leaves and croutons.
- Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F. Cut bread into small cubes and spread on a baking sheet. Toast in oven until crisp and golden, about 10 minutes. Melt butter and stir in ground chile powder, salt, ground cumin, thyme, and pepper to taste. Pour over bread cubes and toss to coat. Return to oven and toast 5 minutes more.
GAZPACHO
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
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.
GAZPACHO
Steps:
- For the soup:
- Soak the bread, in a medium bowl of water to soften, about 15 to 20 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water and place in a large bowl. Coarsely chop the tomatoes, 2/3 of the cucumber, 1/2 the onion, and 1/2 the pepper and add to the bread. Add the garlic, season with salt, and drizzle with olive oil. Mix to combine and let sit for about 20 to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to marry and to let the salt pull some moisture out of the tomatoes.
- Meanwhile, for the garnish, dice the remaining cucumber, onion and green pepper into perfect 1/4-inch dice and reserve.
- Working in batches, puree the tomato/bread mixture in a blender with the vinegar. Blend in tomato juice to loosen the mixture, if needed. Remove soup to a large bowl and stir in about 1/2 cup of high quality olive oil. Taste for salt and add more, if needed.
- Chill. Serve cold garnished with the diced cucumber, pepper and onion. Drizzle with a little more olive oil, if desired.
- How refreshing!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calorie, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 426 milligrams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 16 grams
GARLIC CROUTONS
Provided by Food Network
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a skillet heat oil and garlic. Saute bread in oil until browned on both sides. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Cut into bite-sized cubes.
GREAT GAZPACHO
Provided by Richard Snyder
Categories Soup/Stew Food Processor Tomato Vegetable Quick & Easy Cucumber Bell Pepper Summer Chill Bon Appétit Santa Monica California
Yield Serves 8 to 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Working in batches, blend all ingredients except hot sauce in processor to coarse puree. Transfer gazpacho to large bowl. Season to taste with hot sauce, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.) Ladle into bowls and serve.
Tips:
- For extra freshness, use ripe and in-season tomatoes. - Use a high-quality olive oil for the best flavor. - Don't be afraid to adjust the amount of garlic to your liking. - If you don't have time to make your own croutons, you can use store-bought ones. - For a vegan version of the soup, omit the cheese and croutons. - Serve the soup chilled, with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.Conclusion:
This easy and refreshing gazpacho soup is a perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and healthy soup that's sure to become a favorite. So next time you're looking for a light and flavorful meal, give this gazpacho recipe a try!
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