Best 8 Light Gazpacho Broth Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, gazpacho stands tall as a refreshing and flavorful cold soup, originating from the vibrant region of Andalusia in southern Spain. This traditional dish captivates taste buds with its vibrant colors, delightful textures, and the harmonious blend of fresh vegetables. While gazpacho is typically relished in its classic form, there exists a lighter variation known as "light gazpacho broth" that offers a symphony of flavors without compromising on healthfulness. This article embarks on a culinary journey to help you discover the best recipe for this tantalizing broth, unveiling its secrets and guiding you toward creating a delectable and nutritious dish that will elevate your dining experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

LIGHT AND FRESH MEXICAN GAZPACHO



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I got this recipe from a coworker from Mexico. Since I live in the southwest, I make this recipe year round at work, but it is demanded in summer! My customers and anyone else who tries this loves it! You can add small shrimp to make this a main course or serve as a light lunch or appetizer. Keeps refrigerated for 1 week.

Provided by Kara Adkins

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Gazpacho Recipes

Time 7h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 stalks celery, diced
3 red bell peppers, diced
3 yellow bell peppers, diced
2 cucumbers, chopped
4 small avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 bunch green onions, diced
½ red onion, diced
1 (46 fluid ounce) bottle tomato-vegetable juice cocktail (such as V8®)
2 (32 ounce) bottles tomato and clam juice cocktail
1 (12 ounce) bottle hot pepper sauce (such as Cholula®)
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
⅓ cup lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 tablespoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine celery, red and yellow bell peppers, cucumbers, avocados, cilantro, green onions, red onion, tomato-vegetable juice cocktail, tomato and claim juice cocktail, hot pepper sauce, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and garlic powder in a large nonreactive bowl. Season with salt and black pepper. Refrigerate at least 6 hours to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1966.5 mg, Sugar 16 g

SIMPLE GAZPACHO



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"Simple-as-can-be" best describes this hearty cold soup from Chris Brooks of Prescott, Arizona. "You just chop and combine the ingredients, then chill," she advises. "It tastes great with crunchy croutons or breadsticks."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (46 ounces) vegetable juice
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef consomme, undiluted
2 cups chopped cucumber
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 to 4 drops hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and chill for 2-3 hours before serving. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GAZPACHO



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Wonderful cold soup full of fresh Mediterranean vegetables! Quick and easy.

Provided by Kara

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Gazpacho Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups tomato juice
1 onion, minced
1 green bell pepper, minced
1 cucumber, chopped
2 cups chopped tomatoes
2 green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon dried basil
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine tomato juice, onion, bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, green onions, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, tarragon, basil, parsley, sugar, salt, and pepper. Blend until well-combined but still slightly chunky. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.6 g, Sodium 304.8 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

LIGHT GAZPACHO BROTH



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Inspired by gazpacho, this chilled broth is based on a vegetable puree and is a source of potassium and vitamins A and C.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 ripe tomatoes, cored, 4 quartered and 1 diced for garnish
5 large radishes, 4 quartered and 1 julienned, for garnish
1 1/4 English cucumbers, peeled, 1 cut into chunks and 1/4 diced for garnish
1 1/2 yellow bell peppers, stemmed and seeded, 1 cut into chunks and 1/2 diced for garnish
1/2 medium fennel bulb, trimmed, cored, and cut into chunks
2 scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus sprigs for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
Cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place 4 tomatoes in a blender, and then add 4 radishes, 1 cucumber, 1 bell pepper, the fennel, scallions, parsley, and lemon juice. Puree until very smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Line a large bowl with 3 layers of cheesecloth. Pour puree into the bowl, gather cheesecloth around puree, and tie into a bundle. Tie ends to a long wooden spoon, and balance spoon on the rim of a deep pot, suspending bundle in the pot. Refrigerate and strain for 2 hours to extract a clear broth.
  • Gently squeeze solids in cheesecloth to extract liquid. (You should have 4 cups liquid.) Discard solids.
  • Season broth with salt and cayenne pepper. Garnish with remaining tomato, radish, cucumber, bell pepper, and parsley. Drizzle with oil and vinegar, and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 50 g

GAZPACHO



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Make and share this Gazpacho recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jules127

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 egg
2 cups chopped fresh plum tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green peppers or 1/2 cup yellow pepper
1 cup chopped cucumber, seeds removed
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2/3 cup olive oil (or less)
1/2 lemon, juice of
2 cups beef broth (optional)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup finely minced parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
pepper, coarsely ground
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
salt
1 (46 ounce) can v-8 vegetable juice
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
Tabasco sauce, to taste

Steps:

  • Place egg in small pot of cold water, bring to boil, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  • In a pot or large bowl, combine tomatoes, pepper, cucumber, red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, cold beef broth (optional), red wine vinegar, parsley, oregano, Worcestershire, and coarsely ground black pepper to taste. Stir.
  • Sprinkle garlic with a pinch of salt, and set in bowl.
  • When egg is finished cooking, run under cold water, remove shell, add to garlic and salt mixture, and mash together with fork.
  • Pour tomato juice into large pot or bowl with vegetables, and add garlic, egg, and salt mixture. Add bread crumbs and stir so that they dissolve into liquid.
  • Taste for seasoning and add salt, pepper, and Tabasco to taste. Chill for at least 4 hours and serve. Garnish with chopped parsley, minced red onion, and chopped olives if desired.
  • Garnish (optional): chopped parsley, minced red onion, chopped olives
  • Cook's Notes:.
  • This recipe serves eight, and it's not worth the trouble to prepare this soup for one. But like homemade tomato sauce, its flavor improves with age - you can store it in the refrigerator and eat it for about a week.
  • Why mash the garlic with egg and salt? To make a garlic-infused paste that adds body and substance to the tomato broth.
  • Use kosher salt to bring out the flavors of the vegetables.
  • Try to chop the vegetables so that they're small but not minced or pulverized, and don't worry if the sizes aren't uniform. The pieces should be small enough to chew but big enough to recognize.
  • If you prefer a more elegant presentation, emulsify the chilled mixture before serving. Seasoning is a very personal matter. I tend to like my gazpacho pungent and sharp, with salt, lemon, and onion flavors lingering on the palate. If you prefer milder soup, reduce the onion, garlic, and vinegar quantities by half. If you want a spicier soup, add 2 teaspoons of minced jalepeño peppers. To make vegetarian gazpacho, substitute vegetable broth for beef broth.

GREAT GAZPACHO



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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

4 cups tomato juice
1 pint purchased fresh mild salsa
2 red bell peppers, seeded, chopped
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped
1 cup onion-and garlic-seasoned croutons
1/2 cup low-salt canned chicken broth
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 large garlic cloves
2 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)

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.

MOM'S GAZPACHO



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Provided by Elizabeth Shepard

Categories     Soup/Stew     Onion     Pepper     Tomato     Vegetable     No-Cook     Spring     Summer

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 egg
2 cups chopped fresh plum tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green or yellow pepper
1 cup chopped cucumber, seeds removed
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2/3 cup olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 cups beef broth (optional)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup finely minced parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons Worcestershire
Pepper, coarsely ground
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt
1 46-ounce can tomato juice
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
Tabasco, to taste
Garnish (optional): chopped parsley, minced red onion, chopped olives

Steps:

  • Place egg in small pot of cold water, bring to boil, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  • In a pot or large bowl, combine tomatoes, pepper, cucumber, red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, cold beef broth (optional), red wine vinegar, parsley, oregano, Worcestershire, and coarsely ground black pepper to taste. Stir.
  • Sprinkle garlic with a pinch of salt, and set in bowl.
  • When egg is finished cooking, run under cold water, remove shell, add to garlic and salt mixture, and mash together with fork.
  • Pour tomato juice into large pot or bowl with vegetables, and add garlic, egg, and salt mixture. Add bread crumbs and stir so that they dissolve into liquid.
  • Taste for seasoning and add salt, pepper, and Tabasco to taste. Chill for at least 4 hours and serve. Garnish with chopped parsley, minced red onion, and chopped olives if desired.

GAZPACHO



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Light, fresh summer soup. Make sure everything you use is fresh, fresh, fresh, or it won't taste as refreshing as it should. The cool thing is that you can freeze this, so that when you need a little sunshine in the dead of winter, you'll have it waiting for you...

Provided by Moody

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ripe tomatoes, peeled,seeded & chopped
1 red bell pepper, roasted,peeled & chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, roasted,peeled & chopped
1 orange bell pepper, roasted,peeled & chopped
1 large cucumber, peeled,seeded & chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon celery salt (more if you think it needs it)
4 lime wedges

Steps:

  • Pulse everything in food processor to puree.
  • Serve with a wedge of lime squeezed into it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.6, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 32.9, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 9, Protein 3.5

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This is the key ingredient in gazpacho, so make sure you use the best tomatoes you can find.
  • Chill the gazpacho before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the gazpacho with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include croutons, chopped cucumber, diced avocado, and crumbled goat cheese.
  • Make a vegan version of the gazpacho. Simply omit the chicken broth and use vegetable broth instead.
  • Experiment with different variations of the gazpacho. There are many ways to make this dish, so feel free to get creative and try different ingredients and flavors.

Conclusion:

Gazpacho is a delicious, refreshing, and healthy soup that is perfect for a summer meal. It is also a very versatile dish that can be easily customized to your own taste. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious gazpacho that the whole family will enjoy. 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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