Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this refreshing Spanish gazpacho recipe! This chilled vegetable soup combines ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and sweet bell peppers, all blended to creamy perfection. Bursting with nutrients and color, this dish is not only healthy but also visually stunning, making it a perfect appetizer for gatherings or a light meal on hot days. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy a taste of Andalusia right in your own home. Customizable to your liking, this gazpacho can be topped with fresh herbs, diced vegetables, or crunchy croutons for added texture. Bring the essence of Mediterranean cuisine to your table and impress guests with this easy-to-make classic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups ripe Roma tomatoes
- ½ English cucumber
- 1 small onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 teaspoons sherry vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- Seasonings (salt, pepper, smoked paprika, ground cumin)
Instructions
- Soak the stale bread in water for two minutes until softened.
- Chop the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and red bell pepper. Place in a blender with garlic and seasonings.
- Squeeze out excess water from the soaked bread and add it to the blender.
- Pour in olive oil and sherry vinegar; blend until smooth.
- Chill for at least 1–2 hours before serving. Garnish with toppings as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg