Description
Authentic Gazpacho is a refreshing cold Spanish soup made from ripe tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, olive oil, sherry vinegar, and a touch of cumin. Blended smooth and chilled, this dish offers a perfect balance of fresh, tangy, and savory flavors ideal for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds ripe Roma tomatoes, halved and cored
- 1 small (1/2 lb) cucumber, peeled and seeded
- 1 medium green bell pepper, cored
- 1/2 small red onion, peeled
- 2 small garlic cloves (or 1 large clove), peeled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 thick slice of white bread, soaked, crusts removed
Optional Garnishes
- Homemade croutons
- Chopped fresh herbs
- A drizzle of olive oil
- Any leftover chopped gazpacho ingredients
Instructions
- Purée
Combine all ingredients—ripe tomatoes, peeled cucumber, green bell pepper, red onion, garlic cloves, olive oil, sherry vinegar, sea salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and soaked white bread—in a blender or food processor. Puree for about 1 minute or until the mixture reaches your desired smoothness. - Season
Taste the puréed soup and adjust the seasoning by adding extra salt, black pepper, or cumin as needed to suit your palate. - Chill
Transfer the gazpacho to a sealed container and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or until completely chilled to allow flavors to meld properly. - Serve
Pour the cold gazpacho into bowls or glasses and top with your choice of garnishes such as homemade croutons, chopped fresh herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, or leftover chopped gazpacho ingredients for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe Roma tomatoes for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Soaking the bread softens it, contributing to a smoother texture in the soup.
- Adjust the consistency by adding a little cold water if the gazpacho is too thick.
- The soup can be made a day ahead to deepen the flavors further.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
- This soup is naturally gluten-free only if gluten-free bread is used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Spanish
Keywords: Gazpacho, cold soup, Spanish soup, summer soup, tomato soup, blender soup, healthy soup, vegetarian
