Description
A refreshing and classic Spanish cold soup made with ripe tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, and garlic, blended together with olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice. Perfect for hot summer days, this vibrant gazpacho is easy to prepare and served chilled for a cool, healthy meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 6 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids & Others
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 slice day-old bread (optional, for thickness)
- 1 1/2 cups cold water
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Chop ripe tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion into manageable pieces. Mince the garlic cloves finely.
- Add Ingredients to Blender: In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and garlic along with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper for seasoning.
- Add Bread (Optional): Tear the day-old bread into small pieces and add it to the blender to help thicken the gazpacho, if desired.
- Blend Mixture: Blend all ingredients until smooth, ensuring a creamy consistency. Add cold water gradually and blend again until fully combined and reaching the desired consistency.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the gazpacho and adjust salt, pepper, or vinegar levels as needed to balance flavors.
- Chill: Pour the soup into a container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to develop flavor and serve cold.
- Serve: Stir well before serving. Optionally garnish with diced vegetables, fresh herbs like parsley or basil, or a drizzle of olive oil for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, strain the gazpacho through a fine mesh sieve after blending.
- Best served very cold, especially on hot days for a refreshing meal.
- This soup can be made a day ahead to enhance the flavors as they meld together.
- Omit the bread or use gluten-free bread to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Spanish
