Best 4 Cold Gazpacho Recipes

Cold gazpacho, a chilled Spanish soup, is a refreshing and flavorful way to cool off on a hot day. Made with fresh, ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and garlic, gazpacho is a healthy and delicious option for lunch or dinner. It can be served as a starter, main course, or side dish, and is often garnished with croutons, hard-boiled eggs, and diced vegetables. With its vibrant colors and bold flavors, cold gazpacho is a culinary delight that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we will explore the history of this classic soup and provide you with a variety of recipes to help you create the perfect cold gazpacho for your next meal.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

COLD GAZPACHO

Cold Gazpacho image

There is nothing better than gazpacho on a hot summer day. Make sure you use really ripe, high-quality tomatoes for this recipe--most of the flavor comes from them. Serve with bread.

Provided by Lena

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

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 large ripe beefsteak tomatoes, chopped
1 large cucumber, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced, or to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Set aside a few pieces of tomato, cucumber, and bell peppers for garnish.
Combine remaining tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers with onion, jalapeno, and garlic in a food processor; process until all vegetable are finely chopped. Mix in olive oil, sherry vinegar, and salt.
Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
Season with pepper before serving and garnish with reserved tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 18.8 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

COLD TOMATO SOUP WITH FRESH CRAB GAZPACHO RELISH

Cold Tomato Soup with Fresh Crab Gazpacho Relish image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
4 large red tomatoes, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 cups canned tomato juice
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seed and diced
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 jalapeno, minced
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
4 slices good-quality white bread, crusts left on
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound lump crab meat, picked over
1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Puree above ingredients until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide among bowls and garnish with a dollop of crab relish.
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.

MAMMA CAYE'S GAZPACHO DE BLANCO (WHITE COLD SOUP)

Mamma Caye's Gazpacho De Blanco (White Cold Soup) image

My friends at KU are obsessed with this recipe.... even our German exchange student loves this one! The toppings are the best part... Pick and choose whatever you like. Personally, I adore smoked almonds and/or tomatoes in mine.... mmmmm... Don't add the toppings until its time to serve. The cooking time is chilling time.

Provided by College Girl

Categories Vegetable

Time P1DT2m

Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 medium cucumbers, peeled
3 cups chicken broth
1 garlic clove, peeled
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 tablespoon salt
2 cups fat free sour cream
smoked almonds
tomatoes
green onion
fresh parsley
avocado
fresh cilantro

Steps:

Blend cucumbers, broth, and garlic in blender or food processor. Add vinegar, salt, and sour cream. Refrigerate 24 hours, or overnight. Serve in chilled bowls with toppings of your choice.
May be made 2 to 3 days in advance.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.5, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 5.8, Sodium 764.7, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6.8, Protein 5.6

MADE IN SPAIN WITH JOSE ANDRES - ANDALUCIAN COLD TOMATO SOUP - GAZPACHO

MADE IN SPAIN WITH JOSE ANDRES - ANDALUCIAN COLD TOMATO SOUP - GAZPACHO image

Categories Tomato

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

For the soup:
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, diced
2 garlic cloves, peeled
¼ cup sherry vinegar
½ cup Oloroso sherry
¾ cup Spanish extra-virgin olive oil
For the garnish:
2 1 inch-thick slices rustic bread
¼ cup Spanish extra-virgin olive oil
½ cucumber, diced
½ green bell pepper, seeded and diced
½ red bell pepper, seeded and diced
Sea salt to taste

Steps:

To make the soup, combine the cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, sherry, olive oil and 2 cups of water in a food processor or blender. Puree the ingredients until everything is well blended into a thick pink liquid. Pour the gazpacho through a medium-hole strainer into a pitcher. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes. For the garnish: Preheat oven to 450??qF. Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and toss in a mixing bowl with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Spread the bread on a baking sheet and bake on the middle rack until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Set the croutons aside to cool. To serve, pour the chilled soup into cups or bowls. Top with croutons, cucumbers and peppers. Sprinkle with salt and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Tips:

Use the ripest, freshest tomatoes you can find. This will give your gazpacho the best flavor.
Chill the gazpacho for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
Serve the gazpacho with a variety of toppings. Some popular options include croutons, diced cucumbers, chopped onions, and hard-boiled eggs.
Experiment with different ingredients. You can add other vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, or corn, to your gazpacho. You can also use different herbs, such as basil, cilantro, or oregano.

Conclusion:

Cold gazpacho is a refreshing and delicious soup that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is also a healthy and nutritious way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious gazpacho that your whole family will enjoy.