Best 9 Homemade V 8 Gazpacho Recipes

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**Savor the Refreshing Goodness of Homemade V-8 Gazpacho: A Culinary Journey through Three Unique Recipes**

In the realm of chilled soups, gazpacho stands out as a vibrant and flavorful dish, capturing the essence of summer's bounty. This Spanish classic is a symphony of fresh vegetables, each contributing its distinct character to create a symphony of flavors. From the juicy sweetness of tomatoes to the crispness of cucumbers and the piquant bite of onions, gazpacho is a symphony of flavors.

This article embarks on a culinary journey, presenting three distinct homemade V-8 gazpacho recipes that cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Whether you're a traditionalist seeking the authentic taste of Spain, a vegan seeking a plant-based delight, or a health-conscious individual seeking a guilt-free indulgence, these recipes have something to offer.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

AUTHENTIC GAZPACHO RECIPE



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The best Spanish gazpacho recipe I've ever tried. This authentic gazpacho is a blend of different vegetables with olive oil, vinegar, and salt.

Provided by Lauren Aloise

Categories     Tapa

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6-7 medium tomatoes
1 green Italian pepper (the long type, not a bell pepper)
1 cucumber
½ of a small white onion
1 clove of garlic (not too big)
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil ((60 ml) again, quality is important)
A splash of Sherry vinegar (Vinagre de Jerez, although red or white wine vinegar can be substituted)
A pinch (or two of salt)
Optional toppings (For ex: diced green apple, diced onion, diced pepper, croutons, & hard-boiled eggs)

Steps:

  • Wash and dry all of the vegetables very well-if you prefer to peel the tomatoes you can, although I usually leave the skin on.
  • Cut the tomatoes into 4 slices (leaving the core behind) and put into your blender.
  • Halve, core, and de-seed the pepper. Cut it into a few slices and add to the blender.
  • Peel the garlic and slice it in half. Remove the core (which often results in bitterness when not cooked).
  • Cut the onion into a few slices and add it to the blender too.
  • Peel the cucumber and cut it in half. Add half to the blender and save the other half for a topping.
  • Blend the vegetables at a high speed until it is completely pureed.
  • Add the salt and vinegar and, while blending on a slow speed, slowly add the olive oil.
  • Taste and adjust salt and vinegar. If the texture is too thick for your liking add some cold water.
  • Refrigerate and serve VERY cold! Add as many (or as few) toppings as you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.63 kcal, Carbohydrate 12.13 g, Protein 2.56 g, Fat 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.94 g, Sodium 85.63 mg, Fiber 3.6 g, Sugar 7.73 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HOMEMADE V-8 GAZPACHO



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Make and share this Homemade V-8 Gazpacho recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Happy Harry 2

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, & finely diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded & diced
46 ounces V8 vegetable juice, homemade (#116741)
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded & diced
2 green chilies, seeded & diced
1/4 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon cumin, ground

Steps:

  • Stir all ingredients together. Chill.
  • Ladle into bowls & pass the toppings!
  • Here are some different ones to choose from:
  • Sliced black olives.
  • shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
  • chopped green onions.
  • avocado slices.
  • croutons.
  • sweet corn kernels.
  • toasted pumpkin seeds.

GAZPACHO



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For a bright, refreshing summer soup, try Alton Brown's Gazpacho recipe, loaded with fresh, crunchy vegetables and herbs, from Good Eats on Food Network.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
Tomato juice
1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 lime, juiced
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon toasted, ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chiffonade

Steps:

  • Fill a 6-quart pot halfway full of water, set over high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Make an X with a paring knife on the bottom of the tomatoes. Drop the tomatoes into the boiling water for 15 seconds, remove and transfer to an ice bath and allow to cool until able to handle, approximately 1 minute. Remove and pat dry. Peel, core and seed the tomatoes. When seeding the tomatoes, place the seeds and pulp into a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl in order to catch the juice. Press as much of the juice through as possible and then add enough bottled tomato juice to bring the total to 1 cup.
  • Place the tomatoes and juice into a large mixing bowl. Add the cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno, garlic clove, olive oil, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire, cumin, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Transfer 1 1/2 cups of the mixture to a blender and puree for 15 to 20 seconds on high speed. Return the pureed mixture to the bowl and stir to combine. Cover and chill for 2 hours and up to overnight. Serve with chiffonade of basil.

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.

V-8 GAZPACHO



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Make and share this V-8 Gazpacho recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

32 ounces V8 vegetable juice
1 1/2 cups chopped cucumbers
1 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup sliced scallion
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Pour V-8 into large bowl.
  • Add all remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Cover and chill for 2 hours.

GAZPACHO



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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

4 cups tomato juice
1 onion, minced
1 green bell pepper, minced
1 cucumber, chopped
2 cups chopped tomatoes
2 green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon dried basil
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt and pepper to taste

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

QUICK CLASSIC GAZPACHO



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For the ultimate gazpacho, you must peel, seed, dice, salt and drain really good, vine-ripened tomatoes. So what if you don't have time to fuss with fresh tomatoes? I've found the canned variety makes a fine substitute. Another advantage: Fresh tomatoes start to deteriorate as soon as the soup is refrigerated, but canned tomatoes are unaffected by the chill.

Provided by Ben S.

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

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (I use Hunt's Petite Diced)
½ cup water
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 seedless cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, basil or cilantro
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Process 1/2 cup of tomatoes, along with the water and oil, in a blender or food processor until pureed. Transfer to a medium bowl, along with remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (Can be made several hours before serving.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 215 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SO-EASY GAZPACHO



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My daughter got this recipe from a college friend and shared it with me. Now I serve it often as an appetizer. It certainly is the talk of any party. -Lorna Sirtoli, Cortland, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups tomato juice
4 medium tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 387mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g 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

Tips:

  • Use ripe, in-season vegetables for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned tomatoes, just be sure to drain them well.
  • You can adjust the amount of water in the recipe to achieve the desired consistency.
  • If you like a spicy gazpacho, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few drops of hot sauce.
  • For a smoother gazpacho, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before serving.
  • Garnish your gazpacho with croutons, chopped cucumber, red onion, or parsley before serving.

Conclusion:

Homemade V-8 gazpacho is a refreshing, healthy, and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of summer. It's easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables. This recipe is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. So next time you're looking for a light and satisfying meal, give this homemade V-8 gazpacho a try!

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