For some reason, the thought of cold soup scares many people away from Gazpacho, long before they’ve even had a chance to try it. It's such a shame, because its so flavoursome and bursting with Vitamin C. This recipe is super easy and full of flavour, and makes a wonderful light lunch on a summer’s day or a starter at your Spanish dinner party. Give that hob a break and tuck in!
Gazpacho
A refreshing cold soup bursting with flavour and Vitamin C. Perfect for a light lunch on a summer’s day or as a starter at a Spanish dinner party. Easy to make and wonderfully delicious.
Servings: 4 Serves
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- Blender
- Fine sieve
Ingredients
- 750 g vine-ripened tomatoes roughly chopped (the riper the better)
- 1 red onion chopped
- 1 tbsp hot smoked paprika
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- 50 ml olive oil plus 1 tbsp extra
- 2 tbsp sherry balsamic vinegar
- Small handful fresh basil leaves torn, to serve
Instructions
- Soften the Onion: Simmer the red onion in a little olive oil over a low heat for 2-3 minutes to soften. Add the paprika, simmer for another minute or so, then transfer to the blender.
- Blend the Ingredients: Blitz the onions and paprika with the tomatoes and garlic. Process well, then pass the mix through a fine sieve to remove any excess pulp. Repeat if necessary.
- Combine and Chill: Return the contents to the blender and gradually add the olive oil and sherry vinegar. Combine, season to taste, then leave in the fridge to chill overnight.
- Serve: Serve the next day straight from the fridge, garnished with the fresh basil.
Notes
- Ensure the tomatoes are very ripe for the best flavour.
- For a slightly thicker consistency, you can skip the sieving step.
- Gazpacho can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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I made this Gazpacho last weekend for a small gathering, and it was a hit! The flavors were vibrant, and the texture was perfectly smooth after straining. The combination of ripe tomatoes, smoked paprika, and sherry vinegar gave it such depth. Chilling it overnight really allowed the flavors to meld together beautifully. It was refreshing and packed with summer goodness—definitely adding this to my repertoire!