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Classic Gazpacho

Classic Gazpacho

Classic Gazpacho is a refreshing cold soup made from ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and other fresh vegetables, perfect for hot summer days.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 165

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs Roma or Heirloom Tomatoes, very ripe and cored
  • 1 large English Cucumber, partially peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 small Red Onion, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 medium Garlic Cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 3 tablespoons Sherry Vinegar, adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, high quality is essential
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly cracked
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin, optional for warmth

Method
 

  1. Wash all fresh produce thoroughly. Core the tomatoes and cut them into large chunks. Peel the cucumber partially and chop it roughly. Remove the seeds from the green pepper and chop it along with the red onion.
  2. Place the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and garlic into a high-speed blender or a large food processor.
  3. Pour in the sherry vinegar, sea salt, black pepper, and cumin.
  4. Blend the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency.
  5. While the blender is running on a low setting, slowly stream in the extra virgin olive oil.
  6. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  7. Transfer the gazpacho to a large glass bowl or pitcher, cover it tightly, and refrigerate for at least four hours.
  8. Before serving, stir the gazpacho and pour it into chilled bowls, garnishing with a drizzle of olive oil and reserved chopped vegetables.

Notes

Always use the ripest tomatoes for the best flavor. Chill the soup for at least four hours for optimal taste.