Today I share with you my authentic Spanish Gazpacho Recipe. This Easy Gazpacho Recipe is easy to make, very healthy, flavorful, and delicious! It’s usually served as an appetizer in a small bowl or a glass as a drink. Either way, it hits the spot on a hot day and the best way to describe the taste of Gazpacho is like eating/drinking a garden fresh tomato salad! This traditional recipe comes straight from Spain and it is truly the best gazpacho out there. I know you will enjoy it!
INGREDIENTS TO MAKE IT:
- Fresh Tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Red Pepper
- Red Onion
- Jalapeno
- Garlic
- Olive Oil
- Lime
- Balsamic or Sherry Vinegar
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Cumin
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Fresh Basil
HOW TO PREPARE GAZPACHO?
Begin by filling a 6-quart stock pot with water set over high heat and bring to a boil. Cut an X on the bottom of the tomato with a knife. Drop the tomatoes into the boiling water for 15 seconds, remove them, and transfer them to an ice bath. Once the tomatoes are cool enough to handle. Peel, core, and remove the seeds.
Removing the skin is optional, there is nothing wrong with leaving the skin on and blending the skin in the blender.
In a high-speed professional blender add all the ingredients to the blender.
Puree for 30 seconds at high speed.
Taste the Gazpacho for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Transfer the mixture to a sealed airtight container and refrigerate for at least two hours to chill and marinate all the flavors. You can drink Gazpacho in a tall glass with a straw or eat in a bowl with a spoon as an appetizer.
DEBATE CHUNKY GAZPACHO VS. SMOOTH GAZPACHO SOUP?
This is up for debate which is better when it comes to gazpacho; chunky gazpacho vs smooth gazpacho. To be completely honest, I prefer it smooth. I love to drink it with a straw.
Chunky Gazpacho: To keep your gazpacho “chunky” pulse half of the ingredients in the blender. Chill and garnish with diced veggies. Drizzle olive oil over the gazpacho when serving.
Smooth Gazpacho: Blend all of the gazpacho ingredients until smooth. Emulsifying it creates a creamy texture. Chill and garnish with diced veggies.
COMMON GAZPACHO SOUP TOPPINGS:
- Fresh herbs: Basil, thyme, oregano, rosemary, or chives are all great herb choices.
- Fresh Black Pepper: Fresh cracked pepper is always best.
- Olive oil: A little extra on top is traditional in Spain.
- Cream: A splash of cream or a dollop of sour cream will make it creamier.
It’s common to just sprinkle a few of the leftover chopped veggies on top (such as tomato, green pepper, onion, or cucumber). The possibilities are endless.
HOW TO SERVE GAZPACHO:
You can either serve gazpacho soup in a bowl with a spoon or a glass served over ice and garnished with your desired toppings. When serving gazpacho it must be thoroughly chilled. So plan to prepare the recipe a couple hours before serving, so that it has ample time to cool off in the fridge.
Easy Gazpacho Recipe
Equipment
- Professional Blender
Ingredients
- 8 Medium Tomatoes (peeled and seeded)
- 1 Cucumber (medium)(roughly chopped)
- ½ Green Bell Pepper (roughly chopped)
- 1 Small Jalapeno Pepper (seeded and minced)
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- ¼ Cup Olive Oil
- 1 Lime (juiced)
- 2 Tsp Balsamic Vinegar (or Sherry Vinegar)
- 2 Tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tsp Salt
- ¼ Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Begin by filling a 6-quart stock pot with water set over high heat and bring to a boil.
- Cut an X on the bottom of the tomato with a knife. Drop the tomatoes into the boiling water for 15 seconds, remove them, and transfer them to an ice bath.
- Once the tomatoes are cool enough to handle. Peel, core, and remove the seeds.
- In a high-speed professional blender add all the ingredients to the blender and puree for 30 seconds on high speed.
- Taste the Gazpacho for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if necessary.
- Transfer the mixture to a sealed airtight container and refrigerate for at least two hours to chill and marinate all the flavors.
- Drink Gazpacho in a tall glass with a straw or eat in a bowl with a spoon.
- Enjoy!
Omg this drink is great refreshing