Andalusian Gazpacho

A refreshing and vibrant cold soup from Spain that's easy, tasty, and packed with veggies!

We are HUGE fans of gazpacho! If you're unaware, gazpacho is essentially a cold salad you can drink, and perhaps that might not sound too appetizing to you, but if you've never had gazpacho before - let us inform you that you just might be surprised at how tasty and refreshing this dish is.

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What is Gazpacho?

Gazpacho is a cold soup that originated in Andalusia (a region in the south of Spain). It typically contains fresh ingredients like tomatoes, peppers, garlic, onion, and olive oil.

One of the great things about gazpacho is its simplicity and freshness. It's typically served chilled, straight from the refrigerator, making it a perfect dish for picnics, barbecues, or any summer gathering.

Gazpacho and salmorejo at the grocery store in Spain

There are Many Variations of Gazpacho

While we were in Spain in August we got to try so many different kinds of gazpacho! It was incredible! We had gazpacho that had beets, corn, a basil sorbet, a mango sorbet, the variety was endless! They were all delicious and so refreshing in the heat of summer in Spain.

Gazpacho VS Salmorejo

Commonly confused, both are delicious, however salmorejo is a cold soup from Cordoba that includes bread in the recipe, giving this soup a fuller creamier body. Gazpacho doesn't originally contain bread, even though many recipes online might include it. Feel free to add bread to this recipe if you'd like, there are no rules when it comes to enjoying a meal.

image of tomatoes, bell peppers, onion and garlic

Ingredients

  • tomatoes
  • bell pepper
  • cucumber
  • onion
  • garlic
  • vinegar
  • olive oil

Optional Toppings

  • croutons
  • diced tomato and cucumber
  • drizzle of olive oil
  • or get creative!

What Tomatoes to Use for Gazpacho?

Roma or Plum tomatoes are commonly used to make gazpacho, but you can use whatever tomatoes you have. The important part is that they are very ripe.

How To Make a Smooth Gazpacho

Make sure to blend for a few minutes. Typically adding a lot more olive oil while blending will emulsify, but if you don't enjoy consuming so much oil, opt for cold water. Slowly pour cold water until you get a smooth and creamy consistency. For a silky smooth finish use a strainer. We don't tend to do this since that's removing extra nutrients, plus, we don't mind the texture. Do what feels right to you.

close up of gazpacho topped with fresh cucumber, black pepper and olive oil drizzle

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overhead image of cold gazpacho served in a glass bowl

Gazpacho

A refreshing and vibrant cold soup from Spain that's quick, easy, perfect for summer and packed with veggies.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Refrigerate: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: spanish
Diet: Vegan
Keyword: Meal Prep, Raw Dessert, Soup, Spanish food, Summer, Vegan Soup
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 76kcal

Equipment

  • 1 food processor or high speed blender

Ingredients

  • 1 lb tomatoes very ripe (about 6 plum or roma tomatoes)
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cucumber peeled
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup cold water adjust according to your liking
  • ½ tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil to garnish

Instructions

  • Peel 1 cucumber, remove the seeds, and coarsely chop. Roughly chop 1 bell pepper, ½ onion and 1 lb tomatoes.
  • In a food processor or high speed blender, combine the cucumber, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, 1 clove garlic, 2 tbsp sherry vinegar, ½ tsp salt, 1 tbsp olive oil, ¼ cup cold water and blend until smooth.
  • Cover and refrigerate until cold.
  • Serve cold and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, croutons, and/or diced tomato and cucumber.

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1930IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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