Easy Gazpacho Recipe
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Easy Gazpacho Recipe
Description
The Easy Gazpacho Recipe uses ripe plum or Roma tomatoes that are halved and deseeded for a smooth texture. Alongside cucumber, red bell pepper, and sweet yellow onion, garlic cloves and cilantro contribute fresh, herbaceous notes. Olive oil and red wine vinegar provide richness and acidity, while kosher salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and optional cayenne pepper add depth and mild warmth.
All ingredients are pureed in a blender or food processor until completely smooth. The soup is then refrigerated for at least four hours or overnight to let flavors develop fully. Served chilled, garnished with croutons, fresh cilantro leaves, and a drizzle of olive oil, this gazpacho delivers a crisp, flavorful cold soup that is particularly suitable for warm weather or as a light appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds plum tomatoes halved, core and seeds removed, or roma tomatoes; ripe
- 1 medium cucumber peeled and cut into coins
- 1 medium red bell pepper stem and core removed
- 1/2 medium yellow onion peeled and cut into large chunks, sweet
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- croutons garnishes; cilantro leaves
- cilantro
- olive oil
Instructions
- Add all ingredients in a large blender or food processor. Puree until completely smooth, about 1-2 minutes depending on the power of your blender. (You may have to do this in two batches if your blender isn't large enough.)
- Taste and season with more salt if necessary.
- Transfer to a large glass container, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight to help all the flavors meld together.
- Serve cold with croutons, cilantro and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- The recipe yields approximately 5 cups of gazpacho.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 412mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 517mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2400IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 94% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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