Best 5 Easy Gazpacho Goat Cheese Croutons Recipes

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Gazpacho is a refreshing and healthy soup that is perfect for a summer meal. Made with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and garlic, it is packed with flavor and nutrients. This recipe for easy gazpacho with goat cheese croutons is a delicious and easy way to enjoy this classic Spanish soup. The goat cheese croutons add a creamy and tangy flavor to the soup, making it even more irresistible.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESE GARLIC CROUTONS



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Great on a salad. All of my family save there bread then bring there old bread to me. I freeze the bread then when we all run out of croutons. I will make a batch up.

Provided by mother and daughter team

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Crouton Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 slices bread, cut into cubes
½ cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Put bread cubes in a large bowl; drizzle with melted butter. Toss to evenly coat. Spread onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until croutons are crisp, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Mix Parmesan, salt, paprika, and garlic powder into a bowl; sprinkle over croutons. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 241.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

YELLOW TOMATO GAZPACHO WITH GOAT CHEESE CROUTONS



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 clove garlic
2 pounds yellow tomatoes, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 bunch scallions (about 6), trimmed, white part only, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup Champagne vinegar
12-inch piece baguette
Salt
3 ounces fresh goat-cheese log
1 cup cooked fresh yellow corn kernels (1 ear of corn)

Steps:

  • Turn on food processor. Drop in garlic and process to chop fine. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, scallions, oil, cumin, mayonnaise, lemon juice and vinegar. Cut 6 thin slices from baguette and set aside. Remove crusts from the rest. Crumble the insides and add to food processor. Add 1 cup cold water. Pulse to chop very fine.
  • Transfer to a blender and purée. You will probably have to do this in two or three shifts. Place purée in a metal bowl. Cover and refrigerate until very cold. Season with salt.
  • Toast one side of reserved bread slices under a broiler. Turn slices over and top each with a slice of goat cheese. Place under broiler until cheese is very lightly browned. To serve, place soup in bowls, top each with a goat cheese crouton and a scattering of corn.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 219, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 749 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GOAT CHEESE CROUTONS



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 French baguette, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
Olive oil
4 ounces fresh goat cheese
Cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Brush the sliced baguette with olive oil, toast in a 350 degree oven until crisp and golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for several minutes before spreading a thin layer of cheese on each crouton and dust the cheese with black pepper. Place the croutons under a broiler to brown the cheese slightly before serving.;

SO-EASY GAZPACHO



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My daughter got this recipe from a college friend and shared it with me. Now I serve it often as an appetizer. It certainly is the talk of any party. -Lorna Sirtoli, Cortland, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups tomato juice
4 medium tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 387mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ICED GAZPACHO WITH HOMEMADE GARLIC CROUTONS



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Make and share this Iced Gazpacho With Homemade Garlic Croutons recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Midwest Maven

Categories     Peppers

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 red bell peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
14 ounces tomatoes, large and juicy ones, skinned, seeded and coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, halved
2 slices bread, crusts removed and cut into 1/4 inch cubes
sea salt
diced green and red bell pepper
finely diced seeded cucumber
chopped scallion
ice cube

Steps:

  • Put the bell peppers, cucumber, tomatoes, olive oil and vinegar in a food processor, and process until smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, transfer to a bowl, cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, for the garlic croutons, heat the oil in a skillet over med/high heat.
  • Add the garlic and fry for 2 minutes, stirring to flavor the oil.(can use more garlic if you like).
  • Discard the garlic, add the bread cubes, and fry until golden on all sides.
  • Drain well on paper towels, sprinkle with the sea salt and store in an airtight container if not using immediately.
  • To serve, place ice cubes in soup bowls, ladle the soup on top and then top with your garnishes and croutons, or let your guests add their own.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.1, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 73.3, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 6.9, Protein 3

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have time to make your own croutons, you can use store-bought ones.
  • Be careful not to overcook the garlic and pepper in the olive oil. You just want to soften them slightly.
  • If you like a spicy gazpacho, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few drops of hot sauce.
  • Serve the gazpacho chilled, garnished with goat cheese, croutons, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Conclusion:

Gazpacho is a refreshing and flavorful soup that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy or mild, chunky or smooth, there is a gazpacho recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious meal, give gazpacho a try.

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