Gazpacho Recipe
Sun-ripened tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and olive oil come together in this delicious gazpacho, Spain’s classic cold summer soup.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 363kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound Roma tomatoes about 3 - scored with an X
- 1 sweet red pepper cored, seeded and roughly cut into chunks
- 2 inches cucumber half peeled and cut into chunks
- 0.5 small sweet yellow onion (Vidallia) peeled and roughly cut into chunks
- 1 large clove garlic crushed
- pinch ground cumin
- 0.5 cup center of stale baguette or white bread
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar - more to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or more to taste - plus more for drizzling
- cold water to thin if needed
Instructions
Flash-Boil Tomatoes
- Score the tomatoes: Use a sharp knife to make a small X on the base of each tomato.
- Boil briefly: Plunge them into boiling water for 30-40 seconds, just until the skin loosens.
- Ice bath: Transfer immediately to a bowl of ice water to halt cooking.
- In a bowl, soak the torn bread in a few tablespoons of water until soft.
- In a blender, combine tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, onion, garlic, and soaked bread. Puree until smooth.
- With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil to help emulsify the soup. Add salt, pepper, and cold water if needed to thin it to your liking. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Chill for at least 1 hour (or up to a day). Serve cold in a shallow bowl with a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- If you’re gluten-free, you can skip it or use a GF bread alternative. The texture will be thinner but still refreshing without the bread.
- If gazpacho is too thick, add cold water or a few ice cubes and blend again until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Fresh tomatoes are ideal, but in a pinch, you can use good-quality canned whole tomatoes (like San Marzano). Use less added water since canned tomatoes are juicier.
- Traditional gazpacho isn’t spicy, but you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper, jalapeño, or hot sauce if you want a kick.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Stir before serving to recombine liquids that may separate. For best flavor, add garnishes just before serving.
- See original post for topping options and serving suggestions.
Nutrition
Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 845mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 3755IU | Vitamin C: 112mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3mg
