V 8 Gazpacho
Refreshingly light and bursting with vibrant flavors, this V8 Gazpacho is a no-cook, chilled soup perfect for warm weather or a healthy appetizer year-round. Made with nutrient-packed V8 vegetable juice, crisp English cucumber, juicy Roma tomatoes, and a colorful medley of red and green bell peppers, this recipe combines simplicity with bold, garden-fresh taste. With a hint of tang from red wine vinegar, a touch of richness from olive oil, and a customizable kick from optional hot sauce, this gazpacho is as versatile as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time and enhanced by a blend of chunky and smooth textures, this dish shines after chilling and mingling in the refrigerator for ultimate flavor depth. Serve in chilled bowls with a cucumber garnish, parsley, or a drizzle of olive oil for a stunning and nutritious presentation. Perfect for low-effort entertaining or a refreshing, veggie-forward meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups V8 vegetable juice
- 1 large English cucumber
- 3 medium Roma tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 small Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.
Peel and finely chop the cucumber. Reserve half for garnish if desired.
Dice the Roma tomatoes, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion into small, even pieces.
Mince the garlic cloves finely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, and garlic.
Pour in the V8 juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce if using. Stir well.
Add salt, black pepper, and finely chopped parsley. Mix to combine.
For a smoother texture, transfer half the mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Then mix it back into the bowl with the chunky portion for a perfect balance of textures.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled. This allows the flavors to blend.
Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or vinegar if needed.
Serve in chilled bowls or glasses. Optionally, garnish with reserved cucumber, a drizzle of olive oil, or more chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
651 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.3 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5083 mg | 221% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.0 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.3 g | ||
| Protein | 15.5 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 3584 mg | 76% | |
*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.
