Description
Easy Refreshing Gazpacho Recipe is a chilled, no-cook tomato soup packed with fresh vegetables, olive oil, and zesty lemon. This classic Spanish-inspired cold soup is light, hydrating, and perfect for summer lunches, appetizers, or healthy vegan meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb vine tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cucumber, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water.
- Score tomatoes with a small X, blanch for 30 seconds, then transfer to ice water.
- Peel tomato skins and chop tomatoes into chunks.
- Combine tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, shallot, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Let mixture rest for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Blend mixture until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully chilled.
- Serve cold, garnished with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Chilling is essential for best flavor. Use ripe tomatoes for maximum sweetness and blend in batches if needed for a smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy gazpacho recipe, refreshing gazpacho, cold soup, summer soup, vegan gazpacho