Description
Gazpacho is the Ultimate Refreshing Summer Soup!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups tomato juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and minced garlic.
- Add the tomato juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the bowl. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
- Before serving, blend the mixture in batches using a blender or food processor until smooth, or leave it chunky for a more rustic texture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled in bowls, garnished with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add half an avocado to the mixture before blending.
- Experiment with different herbs like cilantro or dill for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg