Gazpacho Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Spanish Gazpacho made with ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, red bell pepper, garlic, and red onion, blended to a smooth consistency and marinated to develop deep flavors. Served chilled with a drizzle of olive oil and crusty bread, this classic cold soup is perfect for hot days and a healthy, light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes (including minimum marination time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 kg / 2 lb ripe tomatoes (~7), cut into 8 wedges, core removed
- 1 cucumber (20cm/8″ long), peeled and diced into 1cm / 1/2″ cubes
- 1 red capsicum/bell pepper, cut into 1.5 cm / 1/2″ cubes
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving
- 1 1/2 tbsp sherry vinegar (substitute white wine or champagne vinegar)
- 3/4 tsp cooking/kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For Serving
- Crusty bread
- Cucumber, cut into small cubes (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate: Toss all the gazpacho ingredients together in a large bowl. Cover the bowl and set aside to marinate, preferably for 12 to 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld, or at least 3 hours if short on time.
- Blitz: Transfer the marinated mixture into a blender and blend on high speed until completely smooth. Alternatively, you can use a tall jug with a hand blender. For a silky smooth texture, strain the blended soup through a fine mesh strainer or food mill and discard any solids.
- Serve: Pour the gazpacho into a serving bowl and let it rest for 15 minutes to allow any bubbles to dissipate. Stir gently to mix before ladling into individual bowls.
- Garnish: Top each serving with diced cucumber, if desired, and drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over the soup. Serve chilled alongside crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- Note 1: Finely dicing the red onion ensures it blends well and distributes flavor evenly without overpowering the soup.
- Note 2: Straining the soup is optional but recommended for a perfectly smooth texture.
- Note 3: The longer marinating time significantly enhances the flavor, letting all ingredients meld together beautifully.
Keywords: gazpacho, cold soup, tomato soup, Spanish recipe, summer soup, healthy soup, vegan soup, chilled soup
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