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Greatest Gazpacho

Greatest Gazpacho Recipe: Chill Out with This Refreshing Soup

The Greatest Gazpacho is a refreshing, no-cook summer soup made with ripe tomatoes and fresh vegetables, perfect for hot days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Gazpacho Base
  • 4 medium Ripe heirloom tomatoes
  • 1 medium Peeled cucumber Reserve some for garnish
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper Reserve some for garnish
  • 1 medium Shallot Can substitute with red onion
  • 1 clove Garlic
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar Or red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil High-quality preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
Garnishes
  • Chopped cherry tomatoes For garnish
  • Chopped chives For garnish
  • Chopped cucumber For garnish
  • Chopped red bell pepper For garnish

Equipment

  • High-speed blender
  • Coarse-mesh sieve
  • Large Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Gazpacho Preparation
  1. Chop the tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, shallot, and garlic into even pieces.
  2. Combine the chopped vegetables with sherry vinegar and salt in a large bowl, toss, and let marinate for 30 minutes.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend on high until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Strain the blended gazpacho through a sieve into a bowl, using a spatula to extract liquid.
  5. Refrigerate the gazpacho for at least 1 hour to chill.
  6. Serve the gazpacho in bowls or shot glasses, topped with reserved garnishes and a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 230mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh, ripe ingredients and allow sufficient chilling time to enhance flavors.

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