Strawberry Gazpacho
Brighten your summer table with the vibrant and refreshing flavors of Strawberry Gazpacho, a modern twist on the classic chilled Spanish soup. This recipe artfully combines the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries with the zesty tang of Roma tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and red bell pepper for a refreshing dish that screams summer in every bite. Aromatic garlic, fresh basil, and a splash of red wine vinegar elevate the flavor profile, while smooth extra virgin olive oil adds a rich, velvety texture to the blend. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this chilled strawberry soup is perfect for a light appetizer or a cooling snack on a hot day. Garnished with fresh, thinly sliced strawberries and basil, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Serve it well-chilled for an unforgettable combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that will keep you coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ripe strawberries, hulled
- 200 grams Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 medium English cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 0.5 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic clove, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 125 milliliters cold water
- 5 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 3 pieces strawberries, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- 2 leaves fresh basil, thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
Place the strawberries, tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and garlic in a blender or food processor.
Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, water, basil leaves, salt, and black pepper to the blender.
Blend the ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or vinegar, if needed.
Transfer the gazpacho to a large bowl or container, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, stir the gazpacho and give it a final taste test for seasoning.
Pour the chilled gazpacho into bowls or serving glasses.
Garnish each bowl with a few thinly sliced strawberries and a sprinkle of fresh basil.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing Strawberry Gazpacho!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
686 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.8 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2360 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2155 mg | 46% | |
*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.
