Best 10 Golden State Gazpacho Recipes

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"Golden State Gazpacho": A Culinary Journey Through California's Fresh Flavors - Discover the vibrant flavors of California's diverse produce in this delectable "Golden State Gazpacho" recipe. An enchanting fusion of fresh, seasonal ingredients, this cold soup captures the essence of California's culinary spirit. From the sun-kissed tomatoes and sweet bell peppers to the crisp cucumber and aromatic herbs, each ingredient harmonizes to create a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Indulge in this refreshing and nutritious dish, perfect for warm summer days or as a light and healthy meal anytime.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

GAZPACHO



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For fresh veggie-packed refreshment, try Ina Garten's Gazpacho soup recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network; it's best served cold on a hot summer day.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 hothouse cucumber, halved and seeded, but not peeled
2 red bell peppers, cored and seeded
4 plum tomatoes
1 red onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
23 ounces tomato juice (3 cups)
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup good olive oil
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Roughly chop the cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, and red onions into 1-inch cubes. Put each vegetable separately into a food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse until it is coarsely chopped. Do not overprocess!
  • After each vegetable is processed, combine them in a large bowl and add the garlic, tomato juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and chill before serving. The longer gazpacho sits, the more the flavors develop.

BEST GAZPACHO



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More of a drink than a soup, served in frosted glasses or chilled tumblers, gazpacho is perfect when it is too hot to eat but you need cold, salt and lunch all at the same time. Gazpacho is everywhere in Seville, Spain, where this recipe comes from, but it's not the watered-down salsa or grainy vegetable purée often served in the United States. This version has no bread and is a creamy orange-pink rather than a lipstick red. That is because a large quantity of olive oil is required for making delicious gazpacho, rather than take-it-or-leave it gazpacho. The emulsion of red tomato juice, palest green cucumber juice and golden olive oil produces the right color and a smooth, almost fluffy texture.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 8 to 12 servings, about 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 8

About 2 pounds ripe red tomatoes, cored and roughly cut into chunks
1 Italian frying (cubanelle) pepper or another long, light green pepper, such as Anaheim, cored, seeded and roughly cut into chunks
1 cucumber, about 8 inches long, peeled and roughly cut into chunks
1 small mild onion (white or red), peeled and roughly cut into chunks
1 clove garlic
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar, more to taste
Salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, more to taste, plus more for drizzling

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, pepper, cucumber, onion and garlic in a blender or, if using a hand blender, in a deep bowl. (If necessary, work in batches.) Blend at high speed until very smooth, at least 2 minutes, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula.
  • With the motor running, add the vinegar and 2 teaspoons salt. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil. The mixture will turn bright orange or dark pink and become smooth and emulsified, like a salad dressing. If it still seems watery, drizzle in more olive oil until texture is creamy.
  • Strain the mixture through a strainer or a food mill, pushing all the liquid through with a spatula or the back of a ladle. Discard the solids. Transfer to a large pitcher (preferably glass) and chill until very cold, at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Before serving, adjust the seasonings with salt and vinegar. If soup is very thick, stir in a few tablespoons ice water. Serve in glasses, over ice if desired, or in a bowl. A few drops of olive oil on top are a nice touch.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 122, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 365 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

GOLDEN GAZPACHO



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Escape the heat with a refreshing bowl of gazpacho. For the best color and flavor, choose deep yellow heirloom tomatoes and golden yellow squash.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds yellow heirloom tomatoes, cored and quartered
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 medium yellow squash (6 ounces), halved lengthwise and thickly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, cut into large chunks
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1/2 cup carrot juice (fresh or canned)
3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt
1 avocado
1 small red heirloom tomato

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender, working in batches, combine yellow tomatoes, onion, squash, bell pepper, garlic, carrot juice, vinegar, and oil. Pulse until finely pureed. Season with salt. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours.
  • At serving time, halve, pit, and dice the avocado. Core and dice the red tomato. Serve soup in chilled bowls topped with avocado and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 5 g

GOLDEN GAZPACHO



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Provided by Food Network

Time 28m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 chopped yellow tomatoes
3 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
1 chopped green pepper
2 chopped yellow peppers
1/2 chopped red onion
1/2 clove garlic
1 ounce vegetable stock
1 1/2 ounces red wine vinegar
Dash hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup tomato-vegetable drink
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 small jicama, diced
1/4 small red peppers, diced
1/4 small red onion, diced
Chopped chives
1/2 ounce lump crabmeat

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender, except the garnish and blend until smooth.
  • Top with garnish.

GOLDEN GAZPACHO



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A crunchy chilled dish of yellow pear tomatoes, sweet yellow peppers, garlic, and bits of red bell pepper, combined with traditional ingredients like cucumber, onion, and cilantro. Gazpacho is usually a chilled dish made of pureed or processed fruits and vegetables. We prefer to make ours thick and chunky, with plenty of garlic. This brightly colored and flavorful gazpacho is a refreshing side dish with red meat and potatoes. From "Fresh from Dover Canyon"

Provided by Mary Baker

Categories     Peppers

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups yellow pear tomatoes, sliced in half
2 yellow bell peppers, seeds removed and diced
1 red bell pepper, seeds removed and diced
1 cucumber, peeled,seeds removed and diced
1 bunch green onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 bunch cilantro, destemmed and finely chopped
1 jalapeno, seeds removed and diced
2/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh oregano or 3 tablespoons fresh thyme
salt, to taste
fresh coarse ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the chopped tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, onions, garlic, cilantro and jalapeno in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, make a vinaigrette by combining the olive oil, white wine vinegar, and herbs.
  • Taste the vinaigrette and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss the gazpacho with the vinaigrette and let it sit for several hours if possible so the garlic can permeate the olive oil and chopped vegetables.
  • Serve chilled.
  • Wine suggestion: A crisp, chilled sauvignon blanc or pinot gris.

GOLDEN STATE GAZPACHO



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Many gazpacho recipes that include fruit turn out tasting more like dessert, which is fine if that's what you're into, but if you want a super-refreshing, seriously savory gazpacho, then this peach-kissed version is for you. You can't go wrong with this very simple recipe; served ice-cold, it might just be your new favorite thing to eat on a hot, sunny afternoon.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Gazpacho

Time 3h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 small ripe yellow peaches, peeled and cubed
1 cup sliced peeled English cucumber
¼ cup chopped yellow onion
1 clove garlic
½ cup chopped orange bell pepper
2 pints Sungold cherry tomatoes
1 cup red cherry tomatoes
2 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 lime, juiced, or to taste
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup cold water, or to taste
½ cup crumbled feta cheese, or to taste
½ cup diced peach, or to taste
6 leaves fresh basil, thinly sliced, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Combine peaches, cucumber, onion, garlic, bell pepper, and tomatoes in a blender. Season with salt, cumin, and cayenne. Pour in vinegar, lime juice, olive oil, and water. Blend until smooth, starting with a few pulses and finishing on high speed.
  • Strain soup through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 3 to 4 hours.
  • Stir soup and season to taste. Pour into serving cups and garnish with feta, diced peach, basil, and a sprinkle of cayenne.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 794.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

GOLDEN SUMMER PEACH GAZPACHO



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Because peaches and tomatoes are in season at the same time, I like to blend them into a cool, delicious soup. Leftovers keep well in the fridge-but they rarely last long enough to get there. -Julie Hession, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups sliced peeled fresh or frozen peaches, thawed
3 medium yellow tomatoes, chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon marinade for chicken
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 to 3 teaspoons sugar, optional
Additional chopped peaches, cucumber and tomatoes

Steps:

  • Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor; process until blended. Add lime juice, vinegar, marinade for chicken, salt and hot pepper sauce; process until smooth. If desired, stir in sugar., Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours. Top servings with additional chopped peaches, cucumber and tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GOLDEN STATE GAZPACHO



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Many gazpacho recipes that include fruit turn out tasting more like dessert, which is fine if that's what you're into, but if you want a super-refreshing, seriously savory gazpacho, then this peach-kissed version is for you. You can't go wrong with this very simple recipe; served ice-cold, it might just be your new favorite thing to eat on a hot, sunny afternoon.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Gazpacho

Time 3h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 small ripe yellow peaches, peeled and cubed
1 cup sliced peeled English cucumber
¼ cup chopped yellow onion
1 clove garlic
½ cup chopped orange bell pepper
2 pints Sungold cherry tomatoes
1 cup red cherry tomatoes
2 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 lime, juiced, or to taste
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup cold water, or to taste
½ cup crumbled feta cheese, or to taste
½ cup diced peach, or to taste
6 leaves fresh basil, thinly sliced, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Combine peaches, cucumber, onion, garlic, bell pepper, and tomatoes in a blender. Season with salt, cumin, and cayenne. Pour in vinegar, lime juice, olive oil, and water. Blend until smooth, starting with a few pulses and finishing on high speed.
  • Strain soup through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 3 to 4 hours.
  • Stir soup and season to taste. Pour into serving cups and garnish with feta, diced peach, basil, and a sprinkle of cayenne.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 794.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

GOLDEN GAZPACHO WITH SERRANO CHILIES AND SCALLOPS



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 2h

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 oranges
5 large yellow tomatoes (red may be substituted)
1/4 cup diced yellow bell pepper
1/4 cup diced ripe cantaloupe
1/4 cup diced ripe papaya
1/4 cup diced ripe mango
1/3 cup diced chayote, optional
1/2 cup seeded and diced cucumber
1 scallion, finely chopped
3 Serrano chilies, seeded
2 3/4 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1/4 teaspoon saffron
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 pound fresh bay scallops
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilant

Steps:

  • Remove the zest of 1 of the oranges with a vegetable peeler. Finely chop the zest and set aside. Juice all of the oranges, place juice in a large saucepan and simmer over medium-high heat until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
  • Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water for 10 seconds. Slip off the skins, then seed and dice. Place in a large bowl and stir in the bell pepper, cantaloupe, papaya, mango, chayote (if using), cucumber and scallion. Set aside.
  • Puree the chilies with 3/4 cup of chicken broth in a blender. Place in a bowl, add the saffron and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Place half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Stir into the remaining tomato mixture. Strain the chili mixture into the tomato mixture. Stir in the reserved orange juice, the lime juice and the salt. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Bring the remaining chicken broth to a boil, reduce to a slow simmer, add the scallops and poach until just cooked through, about 1 minute. Drain and let cool. Stir the cilantro into the reserved orange zest, add the scallops and toss to coat.
  • Taste the soup and add more salt, if needed. Ladle into 4 chilled bowls and top with the scallops. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 221, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 758 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GOLDEN GAZPACHO



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Pepper     Tomato     Vegetable     No-Cook     Low Fat     Summer     Vegan     Self

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ear fresh corn, shucked and rinsed (or 3/4 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed)
4 yellow tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
1/2 small red onion, minced
1/2 large yellow bell pepper, peeled, seeded and finely diced
1/2 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely diced
1/4 cup nonfat chicken (or vegetable) broth
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup almonds
Fresh parsley sprigs

Steps:

  • Cut kernels off cob. (You can eat fresh corn raw; it provides crunchiness.) In a large bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, cucumber, broth, parsley, oil, salt, and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. Before serving, toast almonds (10 minutes in a 350°F oven). Serve soup cold and garnish with almonds and parsley.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, fresh vegetables: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your gazpacho. Make sure to use ripe, in-season vegetables for the best results.
  • Chill your gazpacho for at least 30 minutes before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the soup to become nice and cold.
  • Garnish your gazpacho with fresh herbs and vegetables: This will add a pop of color and flavor to your soup.
  • Serve your gazpacho with crusty bread or crackers: This will help to soak up the delicious soup.
  • Experiment with different variations of gazpacho: There are many different ways to make gazpacho, so feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. You can add different vegetables, fruits, herbs, and spices to create your own unique version of this refreshing soup.

Conclusion:

Gazpacho is a delicious and refreshing soup that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. With its vibrant colors and flavors, gazpacho is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy meal, give gazpacho a try. You won't be disappointed!

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