Description
Cool down on a hot day with this refreshing Authentic Gazpacho recipe. Made with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and a blend of flavorful ingredients, this Spanish soup is perfect for a light and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetable Blend:
- 6 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid Mixture:
- 3 cups tomato juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Blend Vegetables: In a blender, combine tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and garlic until slightly chunky.
- Mix Ingredients: Transfer the blend to a bowl, add tomato juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Mix well.
- Chill: Refrigerate the soup for at least 2 hours to enhance flavors.
- Adjust and Serve: Before serving, adjust seasoning, garnish with basil or parsley, and enjoy cold.
Notes
- For a thicker texture, reduce tomato juice.
- Add diced vegetables as garnish for extra texture.
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending, no-cook
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
