Glorious Gazpacho

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with Glorious Gazpacho, a chilled Spanish soup brimming with garden-fresh ingredients. This no-cook recipe combines juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and aromatic garlic, all blended to perfection with a touch of extra-virgin olive oil, tangy red wine vinegar, and stale bread for a creamy texture. Ready in just 20 minutes, this refreshing dish is perfect for hot days and can be served as an elegant appetizer or a light main course. Customize the consistency to your liking, and don’t forget a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh basil for the finishing touch! With its bold colors and deliciously zesty taste, this gazpacho is as beautiful as it is flavorful.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 6 large ripe tomatoes
• 1 large English cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 2 medium garlic cloves
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 slices stale bread
• 4 leaves fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Wash and prepare the vegetables. Core and roughly chop the tomatoes. Peel the cucumber, leaving a few strips of skin for texture, and dice into chunks. De-seed and chop the red and green bell peppers. Peel and chop the red onion and garlic cloves.

2. Soak the stale bread slices in water for 2-3 minutes, then squeeze out the excess water and set aside.

3. In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped vegetables, soaked bread, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper.

4. Blend the mixture until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier texture, pulse until desired consistency is reached.

5. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt, pepper, or vinegar if needed.

6. For a silky texture, strain the gazpacho through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. This step is optional.

7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill and allow the flavors to meld.

8. Serve the gazpacho in chilled bowls. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh basil leaves if desired.

9. Enjoy this Glorious Gazpacho as a light main course or a starter on a warm day!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (471.1g)

Calories		241
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		15.5 g	20%
	Saturated Fat	2.4 g	12%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		560 mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate		24.5 g	9%
	Dietary Fiber	5.2 g	19%
	Total Sugars	10.8 g
Protein		4.7 g	9%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		72 mg	6%
Iron		1.9 mg	10%
Potassium		860 mg	18%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 552 cal (54.2%%)

Protein: 73 cal (7.2%%)

Carbs: 393 cal (38.6%%)