Gazpacho (Cold Soup)
Gazpacho is a refreshing chilled soup that captures the essence of summer with its vibrant blend of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and zesty bell peppers. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for hot days, offering a burst of flavor and nutrition that delights the palate. Ideal as an appetizer or a light meal, gazpacho can be customized with your favorite herbs and spices to suit any taste. Serve it chilled for a delightful experience that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe tomatoes (600g), diced
- 1 cucumber (200g), peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper (150g), diced
- 1/2 red onion (75g), diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil (45ml)
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar (30ml)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly.
- Dice the tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion into rough pieces.
- In a blender, combine all chopped vegetables with garlic, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
- Blend until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Transfer to an airtight container and chill in the fridge for at least two hours.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving in bowls or glasses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup / 240ml
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg