Description
A refreshing and vibrant no-cook Spanish gazpacho soup packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and savory flavors. This chilled soup is easy to prepare and perfect for warm days, served as a light appetizer or a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 7 whole Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 English cucumber, finely chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 medium orange bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, finely chopped
- 1 whole jalapeno, finely chopped
Seasonings & Liquids
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cups tomato juice
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1-3 tsp. hot sauce (adjust to preference)
Garnish
- 2 Tbsp. fresh basil leaves, sliced thin (chiffonade)
- Optional toppings: extra chopped basil leaves, sour cream, homemade croutons, or grilled shrimp
Instructions
- Blend Base Ingredients: In a large food processor, combine garlic, half of the red onion, half of the tomatoes, half of the cucumber, half of the green and orange bell peppers, half of the zucchini, half of the jalapeno, kosher salt, black pepper, olive oil, half of the tomato juice, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and hot sauce. Pulse the mixture until well blended but still slightly textured.
- Combine with Remaining Vegetables: Pour the blended mixture into a large pot with a lid. Add the remaining chopped vegetables (the other halves of the onion, tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, zucchini, and jalapeno) along with the rest of the tomato juice. Stir everything together and taste; add more salt and pepper if needed. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least a few hours to let the flavors meld and serve cold.
- Add Fresh Basil and Serve: Remove the gazpacho from the fridge and stir in the sliced basil leaves. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra basil, sour cream, homemade croutons, or grilled shrimp as desired for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend more thoroughly or strain the soup before chilling.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce and jalapeno based on your preferred spice level.
- Gazpacho tastes even better after chilling overnight as the flavors develop fully.
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Optional garnishes can customize the soup to your liking, including a dollop of sour cream or protein like grilled shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Spanish
