**Gazpacho: A Refreshing Cold Soup for Hot Days**
Gazpacho is a simple yet flavorful cold soup that is perfect for a hot summer day. Originating in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia, this traditional dish is made with fresh, raw vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers. The vegetables are blended together with olive oil, garlic, and vinegar, creating a smooth and refreshing soup. Gazpacho is often served with croutons, hard-boiled eggs, and diced vegetables for added texture and flavor. This article provides two delicious gazpacho recipes: a classic recipe and a modern recipe with a few twists. The classic recipe features ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, olive oil, garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper. The modern recipe adds a few extra ingredients for a more complex flavor profile, including avocado, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño pepper. Both recipes are easy to make and require minimal cooking, making them perfect for busy weeknight meals or casual gatherings.
SO-EASY GAZPACHO
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
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
EASY GAZPACHO
There's plenty of garden goodness in every bowl of this fresh-tasting soup that Marlene Muckenhirn dishes up in Delano, Minnesota. Served chilled, it's perfect for a summer meal.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a blender, combine the tomato juice, vinegar, oil, garlic, salt, hot pepper sauce and half of the tomatoes; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. , Add the onion, cucumber, green pepper and remaining tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until chilled. Garnish with croutons.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
QUICK CLASSIC GAZPACHO
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
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
QUICK & EASY GAZPACHO
I really enjoy gazpacho a lot. Sometime I make this soup on Sunday evening and then take it to school for lunch all week. The crunchy vegetables in the tomato base just add a healthy item to my menu.-Susan Ferrell, Tampa, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the Clamato juice, tomatoes, green pepper, cucumber, celery, onion, oil, vinegar, parsley, chives, garlic, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with croutons if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GAZPACHO
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
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
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.
SIMPLE GAZPACHO
"Simple-as-can-be" best describes this hearty cold soup from Chris Brooks of Prescott, Arizona. "You just chop and combine the ingredients, then chill," she advises. "It tastes great with crunchy croutons or breadsticks."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and chill for 2-3 hours before serving. Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GAZPACHO
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
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
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
GARDEN GAZPACHO
My husband requested a gazpacho and it was great to use what I had just picked from my friends' garden. We just love living at the lake during the summer and our friends came over to enjoy this with us. The longer you let it sit in the refrigerator, the better.
Provided by Cindy Anschutz Barbieri
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Tomato Soup Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place cucumber in a food processor; pulse 5 to 6 times to chop into very small pieces. Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with red bell peppers, red onion, and celery, pulsing each into very small pieces in the food processor and transferring to the bowl.
- Combine plum tomatoes and garlic in the food processor; pulse until finely diced. Pour over cucumber mixture in the bowl.
- Pour tomato juice, white wine vinegar, and olive oil over tomato and cucumber mixture in the bowl. Add sea salt, black pepper, basil, parsley, and red pepper flakes; stir well.
- Chill until flavors combine and deepen, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 571.5 mg, Sugar 12 g
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.
- Choose the right cucumbers: Use English cucumbers or Persian cucumbers for the best results. These cucumbers have a thinner skin and fewer seeds than other varieties, making them ideal for gazpacho.
- Chill the gazpacho before serving: Gazpacho is best served cold, so make sure to chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings: Gazpacho can be garnished with a variety of toppings, such as chopped cucumber, tomato, onion, bell pepper, croutons, or hard-boiled eggs.
- Be creative: There are many different ways to make gazpacho. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find your favorite recipe.
Conclusion:
Gazpacho is a refreshing and flavorful soup that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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