Best 7 Creamy Green Gazpacho Recipes

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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



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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

2 cups diced honeydew melon
1 English (seedless) cucumber, peeled and diced
1 small onion, diced
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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



Creamy Green Gazpacho image

Provided by Joe Yonan

Categories     Soup/Stew     Leafy Green     Tomato     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Avocado     Cucumber     Summer     Healthy     Watercress

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium tomato, cored and cut into quarters
1 small cucumber, peeled and cut into large chunks
Flesh from 1/2 avocado, cut into large chunks
3 large basil leaves
1/2 jalapeño (optional)
3/4 cup lightly packed watercress or baby spinach leaves
1 small celery stalk (optional)
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, or more to taste
1 tablespoon honey
2 ice cubes
Filtered water (optional)
Kosher or sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

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



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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

1 large poblano pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more, for drizzling
4 large cloves garlic, smashed
1/4 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves
4 English cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small green or yellow heirloom tomato, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Picked lump crabmeat or chopped cooked shrimp, for serving
Crusty bread, for serving

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



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 4h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Olive oil, for brushing
4 scallions
4 tomatillos, halved
2 zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch planks
Kosher salt
1/2 cup plain Greek whole-fat yogurt
8 to 10 fresh basil leaves
2 Kirby cucumbers or 1 English cucumber, quartered (do not peel)
2 cloves garlic
Juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt
1/4 cup plain Greek whole-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
Green pepper hot sauce, for serving

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



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     lunch, project, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 bunch cilantro
1 bunch parsley, plus more for garnish
6 sprigs basil
1/4 jalapeno, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 scallion, trimmed and thinly sliced
3 tomatillos, cut into tiny dice
1/2 semi-ripe avocado, peeled and cut into tiny dice
1/2 Granny Smith apple, cut into tiny dice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 medium cucumber, peeled and seeded, cut into julienne strips

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



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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

2 pounds English hothouse cucumbers (about 2 large), chopped
2 garlic cloves, smashed
2 cups coarsely chopped arugula
2 cups coarsely chopped mixed tender herbs (such as basil, parsley, cilantro, and/or mint)
3 tablespoons (or more) sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
Kosher salt
3/4 cup (or more) olive oil

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



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Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     quick, one pot, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/2 pounds ripe plum or grape tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 stalk lemon grass, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup vodka
2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
2 green bell peppers, seeded, cored and chopped
4 tomatillos, chopped
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
Salt and pepper
1/2 avocado
1 small handful chives
1 small handful cilantro
1 small handful parsley
1 bunch scallions, trimmed

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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