Best 8 Quick Classic Gazpacho Recipes

Escape the summer heat with the refreshing flavors of a quick classic gazpacho. Simple to prepare and bursting with garden-fresh goodness, this chilled Spanish soup has been a culinary staple for centuries. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a delightful and nutritious meal that will cool you down and satisfy your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

QUICK CLASSIC GAZPACHO

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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

Ingredients

2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (I use Hunt's Petite Diced)
½ cup water
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 seedless cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, basil or cilantro
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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

CLASSIC GAZPACHO

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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 Servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 pound red ripe tomatoes (2 to 3)
2/3 cup chopped onions
1 large clove garlic
1 cucumber, peeled and seeded (about 6 ounces)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
4 ounces crustless French bread (about 3 cups coarsely chopped)
2 tablespoons Spanish OR very fruity olive oil
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
Garnish: About 6 finely-chopped Tablespoons each green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, cucumber, hard-boiled egg and olives; 3/4 cup small croutons

Steps:

In a food processor or blender puree tomatoes, onions, garlic, cucumber, red pepper, bread, olive oil and vinegar until very smooth, 2 minutes or more. Refrigerate several hours.
Before serving, season with salt and pepper and strain through a sieve if desired. Thin with ice water if needed. Divide among 6 soup bowls and offer choice of garnishes.

THE BEST GAZPACHO

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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

Ingredients

2 slices hearty white bread, crusts removed, diced (about 1 cup diced)
2 1/2 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped
1 English cucumber, 1/2 roughly chopped and 1/2 finely diced
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
2 to 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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.

QUICK CLASSIC GAZPACHO

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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 Allrecipes Member

Categories Gazpacho

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (I use Hunt's Petite Diced)
½ cup water
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 seedless cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, basil or cilantro
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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

CLASSIC GAZPACHO

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Categories Soup/Stew Pepper Tomato Vegetable No-Cook Valentine's Day Summer Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 large tomatoes (about 1 pound)
1 large cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded
1 medium onion
1 large roasted red bell pepper (available in jars)
3 cups tomato juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)

Steps:

Cut 1 tomato, 1/2 cucumber and 1/2 onion into 1-inch pieces and transfer to processor. Add bell pepper and puree. Transfer to bowl. Add tomato juice, cilantro, vinegar, oil and hot pepper sauce. Seed remaining tomato. Dice remaining tomato and cucumber and onion halves and add to soup. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead.) Serve well chilled.

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

Ingredients

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

QUICK & EASY GAZPACHO

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I really enjoy gazpacho a lot. Sometime I make this soup on Sunday evening and then take it to school for lunch all week. The crunchy vegetables in the tomato base just add a healthy item to my menu.-Susan Ferrell, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups Clamato juice
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped seeded cucumber
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon minced chives
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
Salad croutons, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the Clamato juice, tomatoes, green pepper, cucumber, celery, onion, oil, vinegar, parsley, chives, garlic, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with croutons if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK GAZPACHO

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

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

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 large garlic clove, peeled
12 basil leaves
4 ripe tomatoes, cut in chunks
1 cucumber, peeled and cut in chunks
1 green pepper, seeded and cut in chunks
1 medium onion, peeled and cut in chunks
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
6 to 8 ice cubes
12 cherry tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

With a food processor running, drop the garlic in through the feed tube to mince it. Then drop in the basil leaves to mince them. Turn the machine off, add the tomatoes to the container, then process until the tomatoes are smoothly pureed.
Add the cucumber, green pepper and onion pieces and process until the vegetables are very finely chopped. Transfer the soup to a large bowl.
Stir in the oil and vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the ice cubes to cool the soup and float cherry tomato slices on top. Serve at once or refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 123, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 515 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

Tips:

Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will greatly impact the flavor of your gazpacho. Look for ripe, juicy tomatoes with a deep red color.
Chill the gazpacho before serving: Gazpacho is best served cold, so make sure to chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Garnish with fresh herbs and vegetables: A garnish of fresh herbs and vegetables, such as basil, parsley, cucumber, or bell pepper, will add a pop of color and flavor to your gazpacho.
Serve with crusty bread or crackers: Gazpacho is often served with crusty bread or crackers, which can be used to soak up the soup.

Conclusion:

Gazpacho is a refreshing and flavorful soup that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it classic or with a twist, gazpacho is a delicious and healthy meal option that is sure to please everyone at your table.