Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of summer with The Best Gazpacho Recipe, a refreshing cold soup that perfectly blends ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and aromatic herbs for a delightful taste.
Ingredients
Ripe beefsteak tomatoes
English cucumber
red bell pepper
sweet red onion
fresh garlic cloves
day-old country bread
extra virgin Spanish olive oil
sherry vinegar
coarse sea salt
cold filtered water
additional olive oil for drizzling
diced vegetables for garnish
fresh herbs
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the ripe beefsteak tomatoes, English cucumber, red bell pepper, sweet red onion, fresh garlic cloves, and a pinch of coarse sea salt.
- Blend until smooth, then add the day-old country bread, extra virgin Spanish olive oil, sherry vinegar, and cold filtered water, blending until fully incorporated.
- Taste the gazpacho and adjust seasoning with more salt or vinegar as needed.
- Chill the gazpacho in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve in bowls drizzled with additional olive oil and garnished with diced vegetables and fresh herbs.
Notes
For a smoother texture, strain the gazpacho through a sieve before chilling. This recipe is best served cold, making it a perfect dish for hot summer days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: gazpacho, summer recipes, cold soup, healthy recipes, vegetarian