Classic Gazpacho
Classic Gazpacho is a refreshing, chilled tomato-based soup made with fresh vegetables like cucumbers, peppers, and onions. Blended with olive oil, garlic, and a splash of vinegar, this vibrant Spanish dish is perfect for hot summer days and easy no-cook meals.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 113kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes cored and chopped
- 1 small cucumber peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper seeded and coarsely chopped
- ½ cup red onion diced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin optional
- 1 cup tomato juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or more to taste
- fresh basil or parsley chopped, for garnish
Optional garnishes
- cucumber diced
- tomato
- red bell pepper
Instructions
- Combine the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, cumin (if using), tomato juice, lemon juice, sugar, and Tabasco in a blender.
- Blend everything until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform.
- Transfer the gazpacho to the fridge and chill for a minimum of 2 hours so the flavors can fully develop.
- Once chilled, taste the soup and adjust the seasoning—add more salt, vinegar, or hot sauce if you think it needs it.
- Serve cold with a sprinkle of chopped herbs and optional diced vegetables. A drizzle of extra olive oil on top is a nice touch if you’re into that.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Chill overnight if you can. The flavor an hour after blending is noticeably sharper and less balanced than it is the next day.
- Use the ripest tomatoes you can find. Underripe or watery tomatoes make a thinner, flatter-tasting soup no amount of seasoning can fully fix.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1934IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 8g