In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes evoke the warmth and comfort of home like a bowl of mom's gazpacho. A symphony of fresh, vibrant flavors, this traditional Spanish cold soup has captured hearts and taste buds for generations. Whether you're seeking a refreshing summer meal or a light and flavorful lunch option, mastering the art of creating this beloved dish will unlock a world of culinary possibilities. In this article, we'll embark on a journey to discover the secrets behind the perfect mom's gazpacho, exploring ingredient selection, preparation techniques, and the delicate balance of flavors that make this dish a timeless classic.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
AUTHENTIC GAZPACHO RECIPE
The best Spanish gazpacho recipe I've ever tried. This authentic gazpacho is a blend of different vegetables with olive oil, vinegar, and salt.
Provided by Lauren Aloise
Categories Tapa
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash and dry all of the vegetables very well-if you prefer to peel the tomatoes you can, although I usually leave the skin on.
- Cut the tomatoes into 4 slices (leaving the core behind) and put into your blender.
- Halve, core, and de-seed the pepper. Cut it into a few slices and add to the blender.
- Peel the garlic and slice it in half. Remove the core (which often results in bitterness when not cooked).
- Cut the onion into a few slices and add it to the blender too.
- Peel the cucumber and cut it in half. Add half to the blender and save the other half for a topping.
- Blend the vegetables at a high speed until it is completely pureed.
- Add the salt and vinegar and, while blending on a slow speed, slowly add the olive oil.
- Taste and adjust salt and vinegar. If the texture is too thick for your liking add some cold water.
- Refrigerate and serve VERY cold! Add as many (or as few) toppings as you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.63 kcal, Carbohydrate 12.13 g, Protein 2.56 g, Fat 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.94 g, Sodium 85.63 mg, Fiber 3.6 g, Sugar 7.73 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MACHO GAZPACHO
Football's for woosies - finishing this super-size, super-spicy meal takes the real guts!
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 10m
Yield 2 1/2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Working in batches, combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse grind into a thick soup. Adjust seasonings. Pour soup into a thermos and chill until ready to serve. Serve in chilled glasses with wedges of lime or lemon for garnish.
MOM'S GAZPACHO
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.
THE BEST GAZPACHO
Ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber and red bell peppers come together to make a delightfully refreshing version of classic gazpacho. We added a touch of sherry vinegar for acidity, which plays nicely with sweet, ripe tomatoes. Hearty white bread adds body and creates the perfect creamy texture. Top with diced cucumber and a drizzle of olive oil for a light soup you'll want to make all summer long.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 2h25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the bread cubes in a small bowl and add enough water to cover. Let soak until the bread is completely saturated, about 2 minutes. Drain and squeeze dry.
- Combine the bread, tomatoes, roughly chopped cucumber, bell pepper, garlic, 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a blender. (Work in two batches if necessary.) Blend on high speed until creamy and very smooth, about 2 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl or 8-cup liquid measuring cup. Cover and refrigerate until very cold, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
- Season to taste with more salt and pepper and add up to 1 more tablespoon vinegar. Ladle into serving bowls, top with the finely diced cucumber and drizzle with more olive oil. Serve chilled.
GAZPACHO
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
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.
QUICK CLASSIC GAZPACHO
For the ultimate gazpacho, you must peel, seed, dice, salt and drain really good, vine-ripened tomatoes. So what if you don't have time to fuss with fresh tomatoes? I've found the canned variety makes a fine substitute. Another advantage: Fresh tomatoes start to deteriorate as soon as the soup is refrigerated, but canned tomatoes are unaffected by the chill.
Provided by Ben S.
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Gazpacho Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Process 1/2 cup of tomatoes, along with the water and oil, in a blender or food processor until pureed. Transfer to a medium bowl, along with remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (Can be made several hours before serving.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 215 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
CHEF JOHN'S GAZPACHO
Only try this recipe if you're going to use some killer, end-of-summer, super-sweet tomatoes. There just isn't any substitute, so happy hunting, and I hope you find some so you give this a try.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Gazpacho Recipes
Time 2h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine diced tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, green onion, jalapeno, and garlic in a large bowl. Stir in salt, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
- Place cherry tomatoes, olive oil, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a blender. Cover and puree until smooth. Pour pureed mixture through a strainer into the tomato-cucumber mixture; stir to combine.
- Place 1/3 of the tomato mixture into the blender. Cover, turn blender on, and puree until smooth. Return pureed mixture to the remaining tomato-cucumber mixture. Stir to combine. Cover and chill in refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Season cold soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and top with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 410.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN'S GAZPACHO
Here's something to do with that last bit of baguette that's too hard to eat, and the last of this summer's tomato crop. The bread gives gazpacho, which has its origins in Andalusia long before the tomato arrived in Europe (it was made simply with stale bread, water, vinegar, garlic and olive oil), its wonderful texture. Keep a pitcher on hand in the refrigerator for refreshing snacks and quick, healthy lunches.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 10m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the bread in a bowl and sprinkle with enough water to soften it. Let sit 5 minutes, until soft enough to squeeze, and squeeze out the water.
- Combine the bread, tomatoes, garlic, onion. olive oil, vinegar, and salt in a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings. Pour into a bowl or pitcher, thin out as desired with water, cover and chill for several hours.
- Meanwhile, prepare the garnishes, if using. Place them in small bowls on a platter. Serve the soup in glasses or bowls and pass the tray of garnishes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 139, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 534 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BEST GAZPACHO
This recipe produces quite a large amount, but do not worry--this gazpacho is so delicious that it will soon be gone. One of my favorites for summer parties. Serve with fresh croutons or bread.
Provided by gartenfee
Time 1h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare a bowl with ice water.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cut crosses into the bottom of the tomatoes with a sharp knife, and blanch tomatoes in the boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes until the skin begins to come off. Remove tomatoes with a slotted spoon and immediately immerse in the ice water.
- Remove skin from the tomatoes and cut out the seeds over a bowl (so that no juice is lost); discard the seeds.
- If the cucumber is organic, leave the peel on; otherwise peel it. Remove seeds of cucumber and roughly chop.
- Combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion, garlic, and red wine vinegar in a food processor or blender; blend until gazpacho has desired consistency, either coarsely chopped or finely pureed. Slowly add olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Puree again briefly.
- Refrigerate gazpacho until cold, at least 1 hour. Remove from the fridge at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 8.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
FARMSTAND GAZPACHO
Provided by Sheila Lukins
Categories Soup/Stew Blender Food Processor Tomato Appetizer No-Cook Picnic Low Carb Vegetarian Low Cal Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Summer Shower Healthy Low Cholesterol Vegan Party Potluck Parade Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Place all of the diced vegetables in a large bowl. Add the tomato juice, vinegar, oil, and Tabasco. Season with salt and pepper and toss.
- 2. Transfer half of the mixture to a blender or food processor and pulse the machine on and off to coarsely puree the contents. Return the pureed mixture to the bowl and stir to combine. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours before serving. You can easily double this recipe for a large party.
GAZPACHO
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
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
Tips:
- Choose vine-ripened, in-season tomatoes: The riper and sweeter the tomatoes, the better your gazpacho will be.
- Use a variety of colors of tomatoes: This will give your gazpacho a more complex flavor.
- Don't peel the tomatoes: The skin of the tomatoes adds flavor and texture to the gazpacho.
- Use a food processor or blender: This is the easiest way to puree the ingredients for gazpacho.
- Chill the gazpacho for at least 2 hours before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the gazpacho to become nice and cold.
- Serve the gazpacho with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include croutons, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and sliced avocado.
Conclusion:
Gazpacho is a refreshing, healthy, 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 classic or with a twist, there is a gazpacho recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a light and delicious meal, give gazpacho a try. You won't be disappointed!
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