Description
This Easy Gazpacho recipe is a refreshing and flavorful cold soup perfect for hot summer days. Made with fresh vegetables and a blend of seasonings, it’s a simple and healthy dish that can be prepared in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetable Blend:
- 6 ripe tomatoes (roughly chopped)
- 1 cucumber (peeled and chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
- 1/2 red onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cold water
Garnish:
- Fresh chopped parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Blend Vegetables: Add the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and garlic to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Add Seasonings: Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cold water. Blend again until fully combined and smooth.
- Chill and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Stir well and serve cold, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a chunkier texture, blend only half the vegetables and finely dice the rest before mixing together.
- This soup is best made ahead to let the flavors meld.
- Serve with crusty bread or grilled cheese for a light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
