Easy Traditional Gazpacho with Cucumber
Imagine sipping a "soup" that instantly cools you down—that's the magic of authentic Spanish gazpacho! This traditional gazpacho recipe transforms peak-summer tomatoes and crisp cucumbers into Spain's most beloved cold soup. Make this recipe to enjoy this gazpacho with cucumber that Spanish families have perfected for centuries!
Servings: 6
Calories: 65kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb roma tomatoes
- 1 small Persian cucumber
- ½ green bell pepper ribs and seeds removed
- ¼ sweet onion peeled
- 1 clove garlic peeled
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced or grated
- ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar use sherry vinegar if you have it
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon toasted cumin powder
- 1 slice bread preferably stale
- Salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and prep all the vegetables.
- Add all the ingredients to the jar of a high speed blender - vegetables, bread, extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, cumin powder, salt and pepper.
- Add a few cubes of ice and blend the gazpacho until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Chill and Serve - transfer to a container and refrigerate for at least an hour. This traditional gazpacho recipe actually improves with time as flavors meld together.
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Notes
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- Choose the best tomatoes - Can't stress this enough - juicy, ripe, in-season tomatoes work the best!
- Temperature Matters: Don't let the soup get too hot in the blender so add a couple of ice cubes while blending. This will help preserve the color and delicate flavor of the gazpacho. Serve your authentic Spanish gazpacho ice-cold. Some Spanish families even add a few ice cubes to each bowl.
- Texture Preference: For a chunkier gazpacho, pulse the blender instead of running continuously. For ultra-smooth results, blend longer and strain using a soup strainer.
- Cucumber Selection: English or Persian cucumbers work best in this recipe as they have fewer seeds and thinner skin.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: This gazpacho tastes even better the next day. You can store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 994IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
