Description
This Peach Gazpacho is a refreshing and vibrant chilled soup perfect for summer. It combines the sweetness of ripe peaches with the crispness of cucumber and bell pepper, all blended together with a hint of garlic and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Ripe Peaches:
4 peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped
Cucumber:
1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
Red Bell Pepper:
1 pepper, chopped
Shallot or Red Onion:
1 small shallot or 1/4 red onion, chopped
Garlic:
1 clove, minced
White Wine Vinegar:
2 tablespoons
Olive Oil:
3 tablespoons
Lemon Juice:
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and Black Pepper:
To taste
Cold Water:
1/2 cup (more as needed)
Fresh Basil or Mint:
For garnish
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine peaches, cucumber, red bell pepper, shallot, and garlic. Add vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, adding water for desired consistency.
- Chill: Transfer to a bowl, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Serve: Stir gently, ladle into bowls, and garnish with basil or mint.
Notes
- For a savory twist, add a diced tomato or a splash of hot sauce.
- Serve with crusty bread for a light summer meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Spanish-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
