Classic Gazpacho
This Classic Gazpacho is a chilled Spanish-style soup made with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and bold seasonings. It’s light, zesty, and perfect for summer meals or make-ahead lunches. Blend, chill, and serve cold for a refreshing dish that’s both easy and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ripe tomatoes cored and chopped
- 1 small cucumber peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper seeded and coarsely chopped
- ½ cup red onion diced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin optional
- 1 cup tomato juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or more to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish, chopped
Optional garnishes
- cucumber diced
- tomato
- red bell pepper
Instructions
- Add the chopped tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, minced garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, tomato juice, lemon juice, sugar, and Tabasco sauce to a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Transfer the soup to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to fully develop.
- After chilling, taste the gazpacho and adjust the seasoning if needed—add more salt, vinegar, or Tabasco to suit your preferences.
- Serve the gazpacho cold, topped with fresh chopped herbs and diced veggies. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Always go for the ripest tomatoes you can find—they’re the heart of this dish.
- If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend in short pulses instead of fully puréeing.
- For a velvety finish, strain the soup through a fine mesh sieve.
- Crank up the heat with extra Tabasco or a pinch of cayenne.
- Make it ahead—an overnight chill deepens the flavor beautifully.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 419mgPotassium: 549mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1934IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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