Gazpacho, a quintessential cold Spanish soup, is a delightful blend of fresh garden vegetables, olive oil, and garlic. It's a vibrant and refreshing dish that is perfect for a hot summer day. With its origins in the sun-drenched region of Andalusia, gazpacho has become a beloved staple across Spain and beyond. This versatile soup offers endless variations, allowing home cooks to customize it with their favorite ingredients. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or a contemporary twist, the combination of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet peppers, and aromatic garlic creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Served chilled, gazpacho is often accompanied by delectable garlic croutons, adding a delightful crunch and extra savory notes to this already irresistible soup.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
ICED GAZPACHO WITH HOMEMADE GARLIC CROUTONS
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
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
GAZPACHO WITH GARLIC CROUTONS
Steps:
- For the soup: In a large bowl combine the tomatoes, garlic and the coarsely chopped cucumbers, peppers and onions. Toss the veggies together. Using a blender or food processor in batches, puree the veggies with 1/2 cup of tomato juice in each batch until smooth. Season each batch with salt. Continue until all the veggies are pureed. If you have any tomato juice left, toss it into the mix, if not YAY!
- Add the olive oil, sherry vinegar and hot sauce to the puree and stir to combine. Taste and season with salt if needed (it will.) If the soup is a bit too vinegary add another pinch of salt (it offsets the acid). Stir, taste again and re-season if needed. Cover and refrigerate until the soup is cold, at least 1 hour.
- For the garlic croutons: Add the olive oil to a large saute pan. With the side of a large knife, smash the garlic cloves to break them. You should be able to smell the garlic....YUM!!! Add the smashed garlic cloves to the pan and bring it to medium heat. Cook the garlic until it is golden and very aromatic, 3 to 5 minutes, then remove it from the pan and ditch it. It has fulfilled its garlic destiny. Add the diced bread to the garlic-perfumed oil and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Remove from the heat and reserve.
- To serve: Remove the soup from the fridge, taste it and adjust the seasoning if needed. (When things are cold they taste less, so do not be alarmed if the soup needs a little more salt.) Place the corn, all the finely diced veggies, croutons and sour cream in ramekins or little bowls and allow people to garnish their soup as desired. It's a DIY situation!!!
- Gazzzz-PACH-ooooooooo that's good!!!
YELLOW TOMATO GAZPACHO WITH GOAT CHEESE CROUTONS
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
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
GAZPACHO SALAD WITH CROUTONS
Roasted Marcona almonds and briny green olives are the perfect cocktail-hour accompaniments to this salad. Serve it with a bright Spanish white or rose, like Verdejo or Rioja rosado.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place onion in a small bowl of ice water. Let stand 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
- Using a Microplane, finely grate garlic into a small bowl. Whisk in Dijon and vinegar. Slowly drizzle in oil in a steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange tomatoes, pepper, cucumber, and onion on a platter. Toast bread, then cut into 1/2-inch cubes and sprinkle over salad. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with vinaigrette; serve.
GREAT GAZPACHO
Provided by Richard Snyder
Categories Soup/Stew Food Processor Tomato Vegetable Quick & Easy Cucumber Bell Pepper Summer Chill Bon Appétit Santa Monica California
Yield Serves 8 to 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Working in batches, blend all ingredients except hot sauce in processor to coarse puree. Transfer gazpacho to large bowl. Season to taste with hot sauce, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.) Ladle into bowls and serve.
GAZPACHO WITH CROUTONS AND SAUSAGE
Categories Soup/Stew Tomato Sausage Bell Pepper Summer Chill Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mash garlic and salt in mortar with pestle until paste forms. Transfer to large bowl. Finely chop tomatoes, bell pepper and cucumber and add to bowl. Add 2 cups cold water, vinegar and 2 tablespoons oil. Stir in chopped cilantro. Season with pepper. Cover soup and refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bread; sauté until golden, about 12 minutes. Season croutons with salt. Cool. Serve soup with croutons and sausage.
Tips:
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor.
- If you don't have a blender, you can use a food processor.
- Be sure to chill the gazpacho for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish the gazpacho with your favorite toppings, such as croutons, diced cucumbers, or chopped cilantro.
- Serve the gazpacho with a side of bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Gazpacho is a refreshing and delicious soup that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is also a healthy and nutritious meal that is packed with vitamins and minerals. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, gazpacho is a great recipe for beginners and experienced cooks alike. So next time you are looking for a light and flavorful meal, give gazpacho a try!
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