Description
Gazpacho is a refreshing, chilled Spanish soup that captures the essence of summer. Bursting with the flavors of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and fragrant herbs, this vibrant dish is perfect for hot days when you crave something light yet satisfying. Ideal for gatherings or meal prep, Gazpacho is simple to make and customizable to suit various tastes. With its stunning colors and delicious taste, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe tomatoes (about 600g)
- 1 medium cucumber (about 200g)
- 1 red bell pepper (about 150g)
- 1 small red onion (about 100g)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 60ml olive oil
- 30ml balsamic vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and chop the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion into manageable pieces.
- In a blender, combine all chopped vegetables with garlic cloves, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth or leave some chunks for a rustic texture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Serve in bowls or glasses, garnished with fresh herbs or diced veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg