During the hot summer months, most people search for a refreshing yet healthy meal. Creamy green gazpacho is an excellent option, satisfying your hunger without weighing you down. This cold, Andalusian soup is traditionally made with fresh vegetables, herbs, and olive oil. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to create the perfect creamy green gazpacho, including selecting the right ingredients, blending techniques, and serving suggestions. So, grab your apron and let's get started on this culinary journey!
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
GREEN GAZPACHO
A cold, no-cook soup packed with fresh vegetables!
Provided by MrsFisher0729
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Gazpacho Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Blend honeydew melon, cucumber, onion, avocado, jalapeno pepper, garlic, white balsamic vinegar, lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a blender until smooth. Adjust seasonings if desired and chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 47.2 mg, Sugar 22.2 g
CREAMY GREEN GAZPACHO
Provided by Joe Yonan
Categories Soup/Stew Leafy Green Tomato No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Avocado Cucumber Summer Healthy Watercress
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Reserve one-quarter of the tomato, two cucumber chunks, two avocado chunks, and one basil leaf. Combine and finely chop for garnish.
- Stem and seed the jalapeño half and reserve the seeds. Cut the jalapeño into several pieces. Combine one or two pieces of the jalapeño with the remaining tomato, cucumber, avocado, and basil and the watercress or spinach, celery, garlic, red wine vinegar, honey, and ice cubes in a blender or the bowl of a food processor; puree until smooth. Add 1/4 cup or more water to thin the mixture, if necessary.
- Taste and season with salt, pepper, and more vinegar, if needed. If you want the soup spicier, add more of the jalapeño, a little at a time, as well as some of the seeds if desired, blending and tasting after each addition. Refrigerate until cold, then pour into a bowl and top with the reserved chopped tomato, cucumber, avocado, and basil and a drizzle of olive oil, and eat.
GREEN GAZPACHO
Blend roasted poblano and fresh cucumber and mint for a dazzling and delicious twist on gazpacho.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Roast the poblano pepper directly over a gas burner, turning, until charred all over. (Alternatively, broil the pepper.) Transfer to a cutting board to cool slightly and then peel, seed and chop. Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes; set aside to cool slightly.
- Put the mint, cucumbers, lemon juice, oil and garlic mixture and chopped poblano in a blender and puree until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Ladle the gazpacho into 4 small bowls and top evenly with the tomato, chives and crab or shrimp. Drizzle with oil.
SUNNY'S EASY ROASTED GREEN GAZPACHO
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Time 4h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the veggies: Heat the grill to 400 degrees F.
- Brush oil on the scallions, tomatillos and zucchini, then sprinkle them with salt and place over the direct heat of the grill. Cook, rotating or flipping occasionally, until everything chars and the tomatillos soften a bit, about 5 minutes.
- Blend and chill soup: Combine the scallions, tomatillos and zucchini in a blender, along with the yogurt, basil, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice and a nice pinch of salt. Blend until smooth. If the consistency is too thick, add a handful of crushed ice and blend; this should fix it! Taste and season with salt, then taste again. Refrigerate at least four hours or up to overnight.
- Serve. Mix the yogurt and honey in a small bowl. Serve the soup in bowls and drizzle with the yogurt mixture, and a shake or two of the hot sauce.
INTRICATE GREEN GAZPACHO
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories lunch, project, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cilantro, parsley and basil and cook until bright green, about 45 seconds. Remove the herbs and place into a bowl of ice water until cold. Drain.
- In a blender, combine the herb mixture, jalapeno and 2 cups ice water and puree until smooth. With the motor running, add the oil. Using a sieve over a medium bowl, strain the herb puree and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, toss together the scallion, tomatillos, avocado, apple and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, season the cucumber with salt and pepper. Using your hands, squeeze out the excess liquid from the cucumber. Place 1/4 of the cucumber in the center of each of four soup bowls and surround the cucumber with the tomatillo mixture. Pour 1/4 of the herb puree into each bowl. Garnish each bowl with chopped parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 106, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 361 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
SIPPIN' GREEN GAZPACHO
This zippy, herbaceous drinkable soup is like a trip to the farmers' market in a glass.
Provided by Amiel Stanek
Categories Bon Appétit Soup/Stew Summer Appetizer Cucumber Arugula Garlic Herb Vinegar Lunch Dinner Wheat/Gluten-Free Dairy Free Vegetarian Vegan
Yield 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Purée cucumbers, garlic, and 1/2 cup water in a blender until smooth. Add arugula, herbs, vinegar, and a large pinch of salt and purée, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed, until very smooth. With the motor running, slowly stream in oil; blend until emulsified. (The mixture will turn pale green and look creamy, almost like a salad dressing; add more oil and/or water if needed.) Taste gazpacho and season with more salt and vinegar as desired-you want it to be borderline too salty and acidic at room temperature. Transfer gazpacho to an airtight container; cover and chill until very cold, 4-12 hours.
- Taste gazpacho and adjust with a little more salt and/or vinegar as needed just before pouring into chilled glasses.
GREEN GAZPACHO
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories quick, one pot, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- The day before serving, combine tomatoes, lemon grass and vodka in a blender and puree until smooth. Line a sieve with cheesecloth or paper towels, set over a bowl and pour in tomato mixture. Refrigerate overnight; clear liquid will slowly drain through. Discard solids.
- In a glass or ceramic bowl, combine cucumbers, green peppers, tomatillos, vinegars, lemon juice, sugar and a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper. Refrigerate overnight.
- In a large bowl, blend marinated vegetables, avocado, chives, cilantro, parsley, scallions and tomato liquid until smooth. Taste for salt, pepper and vinegar, adding more as needed. Serve very cold.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 102, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 726 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
Tips:
- To make the gazpacho as creamy as possible, use ripe avocados and full-fat coconut milk.
- If you don't have a blender, you can mash the vegetables and almonds by hand. Just be sure to mash them until they are very smooth.
- If you are using a blender, blend the soup in batches. This will help to prevent the soup from becoming too thick.
- If you want a thinner soup, add more vegetable broth or coconut milk.
- If you want a thicker soup, add more raw vegetables or avocado.
- Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Serve the soup chilled, garnished with fresh herbs, chopped vegetables, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Conclusion:
Creamy green gazpacho is a refreshing, healthy, and delicious soup that is perfect for hot weather. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. The soup can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for several days. It is also a great soup to take to picnics and potlucks.
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