**Cool and refreshing, white cucumber gazpacho is a delicious and healthy soup that is perfect for a summer meal. It is made with fresh cucumbers, yogurt, garlic, and olive oil, and is seasoned with cumin, salt, and pepper. This Andalusian cold soup is traditionally served with a variety of toppings, such as croutons, hard-boiled eggs, and diced cucumbers. In addition to the classic white gazpacho recipe, this article also includes recipes for variations such as green gazpacho, red gazpacho, and almond gazpacho. Whether you are looking for a light and refreshing lunch or a healthy dinner option, white cucumber gazpacho is a great choice. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this soup is sure to become a favorite.**
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
WHITE GAZPACHO
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix the ice water and bread in a blender. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add the cucumber, yellow pepper, scallion, garlic, oil and vinegar, and blend until chunky. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let the gazpacho chill for at least 1 hour.
- Divide the gazpacho among bowls and drizzle with the yogurt and basil.
CHEF JOHN'S WHITE GAZPACHO
This is similar to a classic gazpacho, but with no tomato and peppers.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Gazpacho Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir leeks until soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove to a plate and allow to cool.
- Place cucumbers in a blender with grapes, almonds, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, creme fraiche, bread cubes, vinegar, cooled leeks, and water. Puree until smooth, about 1 minute. Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours.
- Taste and season with salt and cayenne pepper. If needed, add some more vinegar. Serve garnished with dill oil (see note), thinly sliced grapes, slivered almonds, and fresh dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 437.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
THE BEST GAZPACHO
Ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber and red bell peppers come together to make a delightfully refreshing version of classic gazpacho. We added a touch of sherry vinegar for acidity, which plays nicely with sweet, ripe tomatoes. Hearty white bread adds body and creates the perfect creamy texture. Top with diced cucumber and a drizzle of olive oil for a light soup you'll want to make all summer long.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 2h25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the bread cubes in a small bowl and add enough water to cover. Let soak until the bread is completely saturated, about 2 minutes. Drain and squeeze dry.
- Combine the bread, tomatoes, roughly chopped cucumber, bell pepper, garlic, 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a blender. (Work in two batches if necessary.) Blend on high speed until creamy and very smooth, about 2 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl or 8-cup liquid measuring cup. Cover and refrigerate until very cold, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
- Season to taste with more salt and pepper and add up to 1 more tablespoon vinegar. Ladle into serving bowls, top with the finely diced cucumber and drizzle with more olive oil. Serve chilled.
WHITE CUCUMBER GAZPACHO
Served cold, this refreshing soup can be served as a light lunch on a hot day or as a first course for a special summertime dinner party.
Provided by Brandess
Categories Vegetable
Time 8h
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Clean and peel cucumbers, chopping them into chunks. If desired, English cucumbers can be substituted for common cucumbers.
- Chop garlic and sweet onion into pieces. Place garlic, onions, cucumbers, and 1/2 cup of chicken stock into a food processor or blender. Blend until somewhat smooth in texture with some chunks of cucumber remaining or blend to consistency desired. Place blended ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add yogurt, remaining chicken stock, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to combined ingredients in bowl and whisk all contents together until well blended. Season to taste. Add more chicken broth if necessary to achieve desired consistency.
- Pour soup into a tightly covered container and place in refrigerator to chill for several hours or overnight.
- Serve cold. You may choose to garnish with fresh herbs such as parsley, cilantro or basil. Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese or any other hard cheese desired, such as sharp cheddar.
CUCUMBER GAZPACHO WITH MINT PASTE
This is a great, refreshing soup on a hot day. It is made in minutes. You can also make parsley paste and serve it with the soup, just substitute parsley for mint. Serve with crusty bread or garlic bread.
Provided by Silke
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Gazpacho Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Scrape cucumber seeds into a fine mesh sieve and press out as much liquid as possible. Reserve liquid and roughly chop cucumbers.
- Combine cucumbers and cucumber liquid in the bowl of a food processor; process until smooth.
- Whisk cucumber puree and sour cream together in a bowl. Season with sugar and cayenne. Cover and refrigerate.
- Mash together mint, olive oil, and hazelnuts in a mortar and pestle until a paste forms. Season with salt and lemon juice.
- Divide gazpacho between individual bowls and place a spoonful of mint paste on top of each.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 216 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
CUCUMBER GAZPACHO
This summer-ready gazpacho tastes cucumber-forward with an underlying sweetness from the honeydew and honey, and the sherry vinegar sharpens those flavors. Serve with delicate-tasting seafood such as crab, soft herbs, a yogurt drizzle, or olive oil-toasted bread cubes.
Provided by Elizabeth Mervosh
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Thinly slice one of the cucumbers to equal 1/3 cup. Transfer cucumber slices to a small bowl; cover and chill until ready to use.
- Coarsely chop remaining cucumbers and transfer to a blender. Add honeydew, bread cubes, 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, and 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt. Process on low speed, gradually increasing speed to high, until cucumber mixture is very smooth and creamy, about 90 seconds.
- Pour gazpacho into a medium bowl. Cover and chill until cold, about 1 hour.
- Right before serving, toss together reserved cucumber slices, feta cheese, mint, honey, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Stir and ladle gazpacho into 4 shallow bowls. Top evenly with cucumber-feta mixture and drizzle with olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1358.8 mg, Sugar 16.9 g
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.
WHITE GAZPACHO
Steps:
- 1. Lightly toast 5 slices of bread. Remove the crusts then set the bread aside to soften in 1 cup of water. Lightly toast the almonds in a small skillet over medium-low heat until golden, about 7 minutes. Transfer the almonds to a food processor add the garlic and pulse until the almonds are finely ground. Squeeze the bread as dry as possible and add it, and about one-third of the grapes to the almonds. Process until the mixture is smooth.
- 2. Transfer the bread mixture to a bowl and gradually beat in first the vinegar, then 1/2 cup of the oil. Beat in the remaining two cups of water then strain the gazpacho through a fine sieve, forcing as much of the bread mixture through as possible. Season the gazpacho with salt and a pinch of cayenne and refrigerate until the soup is well chilled, at least one hour.
- 3. Before serving cut the remaining 3 slices of bread into 1-inch cubes. Fry the croutons over medium heat in the remaining 1/4 cup of oil until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels. Cut the remaining grapes in halves or quarters. Serve the gazpacho in chilled bowls topped with the grapes, cucumbers, and croutons.
WHITE GAZPACHO
Try this delicious recipe for white gazpacho courtesy of chef Michelle Bernstein. This soup has a rich, nutty flavor that will be an instant favorite.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Working in batches, place 1 1/2 cups almonds, garlic, shallot, 2 cups cucumber, 2 cups grapes, 1 tablespoon dill, stock, oil, vinegar, and sherry in the jar of a blender, puree until smooth, about 1 minute. Chill for 1 hour or until ready to serve.
- Place equal amounts chopped almonds, cucumber balls, sliced grapes, and remaining 2 tablespoons dill in 6 to 8 chilled, individual bowls. Pour soup over the garnishes, and serve.
Tips:
- Choose ripe and fresh cucumbers: For the best flavor and texture, use ripe and firm cucumbers that are free of blemishes.
- Chill the gazpacho before serving: This soup is best served cold, so make sure to chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Use a high-quality olive oil: The olive oil is a key ingredient in this soup, so use a good quality extra virgin olive oil.
- Add some fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as basil, cilantro, or mint, can add a nice flavor and freshness to the soup.
- Experiment with different toppings: You can top the gazpacho with a variety of ingredients, such as croutons, chopped vegetables, or grated cheese.
Conclusion:
White cucumber gazpacho is a refreshing and flavorful soup that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright green color and creamy texture, this soup is sure to impress your guests. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy meal, give white cucumber gazpacho a try!
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