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Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho

Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho

Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho is a refreshing, no-cook soup that captures the essence of summer with its vibrant flavors and colors. Made with a variety of heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and a touch of garlic, this dish is perfect for hot days and can be served as an appetizer or a light meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 185
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs Heirloom Tomatoes (mixed colors and varieties)
  • 1 large English Cucumber (peeled and roughly chopped)
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper (seedless and chopped)
  • 1/2 small Red Onion (soaked in water to mellow the bite)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (freshly minced)
  • 3 tbsp Sherry Vinegar (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (highest quality available)
  • 1.5 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (freshly cracked)
  • Fresh Herbs (for garnish, basil or parsley work well)

Method
 

  1. Prepare your heirloom tomatoes by washing them thoroughly. Remove the cores and cut them into large chunks.
  2. Chop the cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. Place all the chopped vegetables into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper to the vegetables. Toss everything together and let this mixture sit for about 20 minutes.
  4. Transfer half of the vegetable mixture into a high-powered blender. Add half of the sherry vinegar and half of the olive oil. Blend on high until smooth.
  5. Pour this batch into a clean bowl or pitcher. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
  6. If desired, pass the blended soup through a fine-mesh sieve for a refined texture.
  7. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary. Chill the Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho in the refrigerator for at least four hours before serving.

Notes

Chilling time is crucial for flavor development. Use a variety of tomato colors for visual appeal. Season generously, as cold dishes require more salt.