5.0 from 6 votes
Gazpacho
Adapted from Alton Brown
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 6
Calories: 127 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Spanish
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes peeled, seeded and chopped, about 5-6 medium
- 1 cup cucumber peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped (red and/or yellow)
- 1/2 cup red onion chopped
- 1 small jalapeño seeded and minced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoons toasted ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves cut chiffonade
- Additional minced vegetables for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a 6 quart pot halfway with water and bring to a boil.
- Make an x with a paring knife on the bottom of each tomato. Drop tomatoes into boiling water for 15 seconds, remove and transfer to a bowl of ice water.
- Remove, pat dry and peel. Seed tomatoes into a sieve, catching juices, discarding seeds.
- Reserve juice, adding additional water to make 1 cup.
- Place all remaining ingredients (except for basil) in a large bowl and mix.
- Transfer 1 1/2 cups of the mixture to a blender or food processor and puree (or pulse) for 15 to 20 seconds on high speed. Return the pureed mixture to the bowl and stir.Adjust seasonings. Cover and chill for 2 hours or overnight. Serve with chiffonade of basil and additional mince vegetables.
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Notes
- Don't forget to peel the tomatoes.
- Red or yellow bell peppers can be used.
- Adjust seasoning.
- Chill before serving.
- Serve with extra chopped cucumbers or diced chiles if desired.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
127kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Sodium
402mg
(17%)
Potassium
458mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1731IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 458mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1731IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.