Best 6 Authentic Gazpacho Southern Spain Recipes

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In the heart of Andalusia, where the sun-kissed fields of southern Spain bask in golden hues, lies the culinary treasure of gazpacho. This refreshing chilled soup, deeply rooted in the traditions of the region, has captivated palates for centuries. Gazpacho embodies the essence of Spanish cuisine, blending fresh, vibrant ingredients to create a symphony of flavors that dance on the tongue. Its origins can be traced back to the humble kitchens of farmworkers, who sought respite from the scorching summer heat with a nourishing and flavorful meal. The simplicity of gazpacho belies its complexity, as each ingredient plays a vital role in crafting the perfect balance of flavors. From the sweet ripeness of tomatoes to the crisp crunch of cucumbers, the tangy bite of vinegar to the aromatic whisper of garlic, every element comes together to create a refreshing, invigorating experience that embodies the spirit of southern Spain.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

AUTHENTIC GAZPACHO



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My favorite recipe for how to make authentic, fresh, delicious Spanish gazpacho.

Provided by Ali

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ripe Roma tomatoes, halved and cored*
1 small (1/2 lb) cucumber, peeled and seeded*
1 medium green bell pepper, cored
1/2 small red onion, peeled
2 small garlic cloves (or 1 large clove), peeled
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 thick slice of white bread, soaked, crusts removed*
optional garnishes: homemade croutons, chopped fresh herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, or any leftover chopped gazpacho ingredients

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients together in a blender or food processor. Puree for 1 minute, or until the soup reaches your desired consistency.
  • Taste and season with extra salt, pepper and/or cumin if needed.
  • Refrigerate in a sealed container for 3 to 4 hours, or until completely chilled.
  • Serve cold, topped with your desired garnishes.

REAL SPANISH GAZPACHO FROM SPAIN



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Sorry but not a single gazpacho recipe on zaar is really what in Spain we have as a summer soup. A refreshing and delicious first course so easy to make.If you'd like to try a real Andalusian delicacy, please follow my recipe!

Provided by MumofJuan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs ripe juicy tomatoes
1 garlic clove
1/2 an onion, white type not sweet
1 green sweet pepper
1 cucumber, about 6-7 inches long
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 cup virgin olive oil
1 piece French bread (3-4 inches long piece)

Steps:

  • Rinse well the tomatoes,take off the stems.
  • Peel the garlic clove.
  • Peel the onion, chop in 3-4 pieces.
  • Rinse the pepper, get rid of any single seed, chop coarsely.
  • Peel well the cucumber, no green left.
  • Place the piece of bread in a bowl with water in order to soak it. Once soaked, put all water away, squeeze the soaked bread with your bare hands as much as you can and set aside.
  • In a good blender or food processor (I have a German marvel called Thermomix) put the tomatoes (previously cut in 4-5 pieces each), the garlic, onion, pepper, cucumber, squeezed bread. Add remaining ingredients and crush all up at the highest speed and power your machine can work. No temperature please! Go on until no minimum little piece of anything can be noticed when you try the gazpacho. It must be creamy and with some consistency, not watery like. Pour it in a jar or bowl and let it chill in your fridge. The chilliest the better. Do not freeze! Serve it in bowls as a first course for any meal.
  • Notes:.
  • Always try the cucumber before adding it. If it is sour, your gazpacho will be ruined.
  • For the best results, use Spanish (from Spain, Europe) olive oil. Italian could suit, but believe me ours is much better, though not so well known.
  • Keeps well in fridge for a week, guess it won't last you a day, so good it is!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.5, Fat 36.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Sodium 619.8, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 5.8, Protein 2.6

SPANISH GAZPACHO



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What's better on a hot summer's day than a classic chilled gazpacho? Serve this traditional Spanish gazpacho chilled in a glass or a bowl. You can also serve in shot glasses for an easy, make-ahead summer appetizer!

Provided by Luis Luna

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Tomato Soup Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds tomatoes, peeled and halved
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
½ onion, sliced
1 ½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic
salt to taste
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup cold water, or as needed
½ onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, vinegar, garlic, and salt in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended. Pour olive oil in slowly, with the processor running, until gazpacho is smooth. Add small amounts of cold water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
  • Serve gazpacho chilled with chopped onion, bell pepper, and cucumber sprinkled over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 27.8 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

CLASSIC ANDALUSIAN GAZPACHO RECIPE



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If you ever visit Andalusia, you'll notice that almost every table in the restaurants has at least one bowl with red cold soup on their tables. That soup is no other than the famous Andalusian Gazpacho. In this article I'll show you how to make it, the different changes that you can make to the ingredients, how to store it, and other special tricks of my own! Is an ideal summer recipe because you don't need to turn the oven or the stove on, and as a result, you'll get a refreshing cold soup.

Provided by Paulina

Categories     Soup Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups (1kg) Roma tomato
1 green pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 Cucumber
2 Garlic cloves
4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
1 slice (50g) stale bread
1 cup (250ml) water
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar

Steps:

  • Grab the vegetables listed, wash, peel, and chop them. They will be processed later so don't worry about the size. Cut the bread into pieces too.
  • Put them into your food processor or blender, add olive oil, water, sherry vinegar, bread, and seasoning. Blend everything until your cold soup reaches a creamy consistency. If you want it runnier just add more water, and if you like it thicker add more bread.
  • Taste in case it needs more seasoning. As an optional step, you can run it through a fine strainer, this will help you remove any seed or vegetable skin left.
  • Take your gazpacho Andaluz to the fridge for 1 and a half to 2 hours, or chill it in the freezer for 30 minutes. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Fat 3 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 440 milligrams sodium, Sugar 10 grams sugar

AUTHENTIC GAZPACHO RECIPE



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The best Spanish gazpacho recipe I've ever tried. This authentic gazpacho is a blend of different vegetables with olive oil, vinegar, and salt.

Provided by Lauren Aloise

Categories     Tapa

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6-7 medium tomatoes
1 green Italian pepper (the long type, not a bell pepper)
1 cucumber
½ of a small white onion
1 clove of garlic (not too big)
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil ((60 ml) again, quality is important)
A splash of Sherry vinegar (Vinagre de Jerez, although red or white wine vinegar can be substituted)
A pinch (or two of salt)
Optional toppings (For ex: diced green apple, diced onion, diced pepper, croutons, & hard-boiled eggs)

Steps:

  • Wash and dry all of the vegetables very well-if you prefer to peel the tomatoes you can, although I usually leave the skin on.
  • Cut the tomatoes into 4 slices (leaving the core behind) and put into your blender.
  • Halve, core, and de-seed the pepper. Cut it into a few slices and add to the blender.
  • Peel the garlic and slice it in half. Remove the core (which often results in bitterness when not cooked).
  • Cut the onion into a few slices and add it to the blender too.
  • Peel the cucumber and cut it in half. Add half to the blender and save the other half for a topping.
  • Blend the vegetables at a high speed until it is completely pureed.
  • Add the salt and vinegar and, while blending on a slow speed, slowly add the olive oil.
  • Taste and adjust salt and vinegar. If the texture is too thick for your liking add some cold water.
  • Refrigerate and serve VERY cold! Add as many (or as few) toppings as you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.63 kcal, Carbohydrate 12.13 g, Protein 2.56 g, Fat 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.94 g, Sodium 85.63 mg, Fiber 3.6 g, Sugar 7.73 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AUTHENTIC GAZPACHO - SOUTHERN SPAIN



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Being from southern Spain myself I am always taken aback a little when I see recipes for Gazpacho that ask you to use tomato juice, parsley, sometimes cilantro, hot sauce, etc. I would like to share with you the simple, authentic, centuries old recipe for this fantastic, super healthy, flavorful dish. The one variation that is widely accepted to this recipe is the use of blenders versus the mortar and pestle of yesteryear. I hope you enjoy. Cook's note: I subscribe to South Beach Diet regime so I omit the bread but feel free to add a few ounces to yours if you like

Provided by mezemills_13118425

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 6 8 - 9 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 -8 roma tomatoes (may use other ripe varieties but Roma is typical)
1/2 yellow onion (red may be used if you like it spicy)
2 -3 garlic cloves
1/2 large cucumber
1/2 green pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (Carbonell is my favorite)
1 1/2 teaspoons wine vinegar (never balsamic)
1 teaspoon salt
8 -9 ounces bread (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut tomatoes, onion, pepper, cucumber and garlic roughly. Put in blender, Add salt and vinegar. Turn on medium high. Blend for approximately 2 minutes. With lid firmly in place open center cap and add bread while continuing to blend. Slowly add olive oil like a trickle. Continue to blend for 30 or 45 seconds. Serve and enjoy.

Tips for Making Gazpacho

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This is the most important ingredient in gazpacho, so make sure to use the best tomatoes you can find. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and have a firm, juicy texture.
  • Chill the gazpacho before serving. This soup is best served cold, so make sure to chill it for at least 2 hours before serving. You can also chill it overnight for a more intense flavor.
  • Garnish the gazpacho with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include croutons, diced cucumbers, hard-boiled eggs, and chopped parsley. You can also add a drizzle of olive oil or a dollop of sour cream.
  • Experiment with different variations. There are many different ways to make gazpacho, so feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. You can add roasted peppers, chopped avocado, or even fruit like watermelon or grapes. The possibilities are endless!

Conclusion

Gazpacho is a refreshing and delicious soup that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is also a healthy and versatile soup that can be made with a variety of ingredients. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, I encourage you to try making gazpacho. You won't be disappointed!

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