The Best Authentic Gazpacho Recipe
Indulge in the essence of summer with our best authentic gazpacho recipe. Bursting with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and savory garlic, this refreshing soup celebrates Mediterranean flavors. Savor the taste of Spain with each spoonful and elevate your summer dining experience.
Servings: 8
Calories: 61kcal
Ingredients
- 3 small garlic cloves peeled
- 1 English cucumber, peeled
- 5 large heirloom tomatoes, halved and cored*
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cored
- 1/2 small red onion, peeled
- 1/2 tsp freshly-cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
- 3 chopped basil
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Optional garnishes such as chopped fresh herbs, homemade croutons, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Any leftover ingredients
- water if needed
Instructions
- Combine all your ingredients together in a food processor or blender. Puree for 1 minute and stop when the soup reaches your most preferred consistency. Taste and season with pepper, extra salt, and a little cumin if needed.
- Refrigerate the mixture in a sealed container for 4-5 hours, so that it is completely chilled.
- Serve cold, and add your desired garnishes.
- To remove the core from your tomatoes, scoop out and discard the seeds plus any tough white core.
Nutrition
Serving: 8g | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 0.02g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 0.003g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg