Gazpacho Soup
Gazpacho Soup is a vibrant and refreshing chilled Spanish classic that highlights the freshness of summer vegetables like ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers. This no-cook, healthy soup offers bright flavors, a cool texture, and a nourishing boost—perfect for hot days or light meals.
- Author: Lucas
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley), optional for garnish
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and roughly chop the tomatoes, cucumbers, red bell peppers, and red onion. Remove seeds from cucumbers and peppers to reduce bitterness.
- Blend the Base: Place the chopped vegetables, garlic, olive oil, sherry vinegar, salt, and pepper into a blender. Pulse until the mixture is smooth but still slightly textured to maintain a bit of bite.
- Chill Thoroughly: Transfer the soup into a bowl or pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to enhance flavors and refreshment.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Before serving, taste and adjust salt, pepper, or vinegar as needed. Garnish optionally with fresh herbs or diced vegetables for added texture and color.
Notes
- Choose ripe, juicy tomatoes like Roma or heirloom for the best flavor.
- Peeling tomatoes is optional if you prefer an ultra-smooth soup.
- Do not overblend; leaving some texture keeps the soup lively.
- Letting the soup rest overnight in the fridge intensifies the flavors.
- Serve ice-cold; adding ice cubes right before serving enhances refreshment.
- Freezing is not recommended as it can alter the texture of the vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: gazpacho, cold soup, Spanish recipe, summer soup, healthy soup, no-cook recipe, vegan, gluten free