Fantastic Gazpacho
Dive into the refreshing flavors of summer with this "Fantastic Gazpacho" recipe, a vibrant, no-cook chilled soup that celebrates the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes and fresh vegetables. In just 20 minutes of prep time, you’ll blend together juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and garlic to create a silky, nutrient-packed base enhanced with extra-virgin olive oil and a splash of sherry vinegar for a tangy kick. Customizable with optional crusty bread for added body and garnished with fresh parsley or basil, this quick and easy gazpacho is perfect for hot days when turning on the stove is out of the question. Serve this healthy Spanish favorite as a light appetizer or pair it with crusty bread for a refreshing meal. Don’t forget to chill thoroughly—because the colder, the better!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 slice bread (stale or crusty, optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Start by preparing the vegetables: core the tomatoes and roughly chop them. Peel the cucumber and slice it into chunks. Remove stems and seeds from the bell peppers and chop into pieces. Peel the red onion and chop it. Mince the garlic cloves.
If using bread, soak it in cold water for 5 minutes, then squeeze out the excess water.
Place the tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and bread (if using) into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
While blending, gradually add the olive oil to create a creamy consistency. Add the sherry vinegar, cold water, salt, and black pepper, blending until everything is well incorporated.
Taste the gazpacho and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or vinegar as needed.
Transfer the gazpacho to a large bowl or container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill thoroughly.
Before serving, stir the gazpacho and check the temperature. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil, a drizzle of olive oil, or small diced vegetables (optional).
Serve chilled in bowls or glasses and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.4 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2596 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.3 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.7 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.5 g | ||
| Protein | 19.2 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 3787 mg | 81% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
