In the heart of Spain, there lies a captivating dish known as "smooth tomato gazpacho," a symphony of flavors that has captivated palates for centuries. This cold soup, originating from the sun-kissed region of Andalusia, is a testament to the vibrant culinary traditions of Spain. As we embark on a culinary journey, let us explore the secrets behind creating this refreshing and delectable delicacy, a dish that embodies the essence of Spanish cuisine.
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SMOOTH TOMATO GAZPACHO
A quick spin in the blender is all it takes to transform raw vegetablesinto a silky soup. Almonds add rich flavor and body.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Puree tomatoes, cucumber, onion, garlic, almonds, water, vinegar, oil, and 2 1/4 teaspoons salt in a blender until smooth; season with pepper. Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes. Drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper just before serving.
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.
TOMATO GAZPACHO RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: medium vine-ripened tomatoes, stale breads, medium english cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, fresh basil, garlic, lemon, water, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, crouton
Provided by Crystal Hatch
Categories Appetizers
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Peel the tomatoes: bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl and set nearby. Carefully place the tomatoes in the boiling water. Boil for 30 seconds, or until the skin begins to split. Carefully transfer the tomatoes with a slotted spoon to the ice bath. Once cool enough to handle, gently peel the skins off and discard. Chop the tomatoes, discarding the seeds.
- Add the soaked bread, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, basil, garlic, lemon juice, water, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to a food processor or blender.
- While blending, slowly add the olive oil and continue blending until the mixture has reached your desired consistency, adding more water as needed to reach your desired consistency..
- Transfer the soup to a large bowl and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or overnight, to allow the flavors to deepen.
- Serve the soup chilled with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, and garnish with croutons and fresh basil.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 8 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
SMOKY TOMATO GAZPACHO
Pack in the goodness with this speedy smoky gazpacho soup, it's healthy, low in fat and calories, yet full of flavour. Garnish with basil leaves to serve
Provided by Liberty Mendez
Categories Lunch, Starter
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Blitz the bread in a small food processor until you have large breadcrumbs. Drizzle the olive oil into a frying pan over a high heat, add the breadcrumbs along with the oregano and fry for 4-5 mins until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile put 300ml water, the garlic, most of the basil, red peppers, tomatoes, sugar, vinegar and chipotle paste in a jug blender. Blitz on a low speed and slowly increase the speed to maximum until you have a smooth gazpacho. Season and chill until ready to serve.
- Ladle into bowls, sprinkle over the breadcrumbs and scatter over the reserved basil leaves to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
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
CREAMY TOMATO GAZPACHO WITH CRUNCHY PECORINO
At lunchtime on a steamy day, I got the unlikely idea to cross a smoothie with gazpacho. Given my languid state, I had wanted something icy and filling, but not too taxing to prepare. That's when the idea to merge a gazpacho and a smoothie crept into my head. I'd swap tomatoes for the usual berries; add garlic, oil, vinegar and salt to punch up the flavor; and keep the yogurt for heft. As the blender whirled, my stomach growled, and I nibbled on pieces of crunchy cheese cracker I had left over from a recent salad. Instead of croutons, I like to fry grated cheese until crisp, then crumble it over greens. For this batch, I had used pecorino, which seemed like a natural complement to the sheep's-milk yogurt. So I saved some for garnish.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spread 2 tablespoons cheese into a thin layer in skillet; let melt and brown on bottom, about 30 seconds to one minute. Use a spatula to flip cheese; let cook until evenly browned on both sides, about a minute more. Transfer fried cheese to a paper-towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining cheese, working 2 tablespoons at a time. Break fried cheese into large pieces.
- To make soup, place tomatoes, yogurt, olive oil, basil, garlic, scallions, ice cubes, salt, vinegar, cayenne and black pepper in a blender. Purée until smooth. Taste and add more salt and vinegar, if necessary. Pour into small bowls and garnish with pieces of fried cheese and chopped basil. Drizzle soup liberally with olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 287, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 555 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
FRESH TOMATO GAZPACHO
Categories Soup/Stew Tomato No-Cook Cucumber Bell Pepper Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Working over bowl, gently squeeze tomato halves to release seeds and juices. Strain juices, pressing on solids to extract as much juice as possible (about 1/2 cup). Discard seeds. Chop tomatoes. Transfer chopped tomatoes and tomato juices to large glass bowl. Add next 9 ingredients. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
- Working in batches, puree gazpacho with 1 cup water in blender until smooth. Pour gazpacho into coarse strainer set over large bowl. Press on solids to extract as much soup as possible. Season with salt and pepper. Chill at least 2 hours and up to 1 day. Serve cold.
TOMATO GAZPACHO
Steps:
- Combine 2 pounds chopped tomatoes with 1 peeled and diced cucumber, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 slices day-old bread and 1 tablespoon minced garlic in a food processor or blender; process until chunky-smooth.
- Garnish: Olive oil
Tips:
- Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will make a big difference in the flavor of your gazpacho. Choose tomatoes that are ripe, juicy, and have a deep red color.
- Chill your ingredients: Chilling your ingredients before making gazpacho will help to keep it cold and refreshing. You can also chill your bowls or glasses before serving.
- Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is an important ingredient in gazpacho, so it's important to use a good quality oil. Choose an extra virgin olive oil that has a fruity, peppery flavor.
- Adjust the seasonings to taste: Gazpacho is a versatile dish that can be seasoned to taste. You can add more garlic, salt, or pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill: Gazpacho can be served immediately after making, or it can be chilled for later. If you're chilling it, be sure to stir it before serving.
Conclusion:
Gazpacho is a delicious, refreshing soup that is perfect for summer. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With these tips, you can make a perfect batch of gazpacho every time.
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