In the realm of refreshing summer soups, white gazpacho, also known as white cucumber gazpacho, stands out as a delightful and elegant variation on the classic gazpacho. Originating from the vibrant region of Andalusia in southern Spain, this chilled soup captivates the senses with its creamy texture, vibrant flavors, and cooling effect, making it the perfect antidote to sweltering summer days. While traditional gazpacho is characterized by its vibrant red hue and tomato base, white gazpacho takes a different approach, showcasing the delicate flavors of cucumbers, almonds, and grapes. Discover the secrets behind crafting this delectable delicacy and embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to the sun-kissed shores of Spain.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHEF JOHN'S WHITE GAZPACHO
This is similar to a classic gazpacho, but with no tomato and peppers.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Gazpacho Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir leeks until soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove to a plate and allow to cool.
- Place cucumbers in a blender with grapes, almonds, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, creme fraiche, bread cubes, vinegar, cooled leeks, and water. Puree until smooth, about 1 minute. Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours.
- Taste and season with salt and cayenne pepper. If needed, add some more vinegar. Serve garnished with dill oil (see note), thinly sliced grapes, slivered almonds, and fresh dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 437.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
CUCUMBER GAZPACHO
This summer-ready gazpacho tastes cucumber-forward with an underlying sweetness from the honeydew and honey, and the sherry vinegar sharpens those flavors. Serve with delicate-tasting seafood such as crab, soft herbs, a yogurt drizzle, or olive oil-toasted bread cubes.
Provided by Elizabeth Mervosh
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Thinly slice one of the cucumbers to equal 1/3 cup. Transfer cucumber slices to a small bowl; cover and chill until ready to use.
- Coarsely chop remaining cucumbers and transfer to a blender. Add honeydew, bread cubes, 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, and 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt. Process on low speed, gradually increasing speed to high, until cucumber mixture is very smooth and creamy, about 90 seconds.
- Pour gazpacho into a medium bowl. Cover and chill until cold, about 1 hour.
- Right before serving, toss together reserved cucumber slices, feta cheese, mint, honey, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Stir and ladle gazpacho into 4 shallow bowls. Top evenly with cucumber-feta mixture and drizzle with olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1358.8 mg, Sugar 16.9 g
WHITE CUCUMBER GAZPACHO
Served cold, this refreshing soup can be served as a light lunch on a hot day or as a first course for a special summertime dinner party.
Provided by Brandess
Categories Vegetable
Time 8h
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Clean and peel cucumbers, chopping them into chunks. If desired, English cucumbers can be substituted for common cucumbers.
- Chop garlic and sweet onion into pieces. Place garlic, onions, cucumbers, and 1/2 cup of chicken stock into a food processor or blender. Blend until somewhat smooth in texture with some chunks of cucumber remaining or blend to consistency desired. Place blended ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add yogurt, remaining chicken stock, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to combined ingredients in bowl and whisk all contents together until well blended. Season to taste. Add more chicken broth if necessary to achieve desired consistency.
- Pour soup into a tightly covered container and place in refrigerator to chill for several hours or overnight.
- Serve cold. You may choose to garnish with fresh herbs such as parsley, cilantro or basil. Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese or any other hard cheese desired, such as sharp cheddar.
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.
WHITE GAZPACHO
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix the ice water and bread in a blender. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add the cucumber, yellow pepper, scallion, garlic, oil and vinegar, and blend until chunky. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let the gazpacho chill for at least 1 hour.
- Divide the gazpacho among bowls and drizzle with the yogurt and basil.
CUCUMBER-BUTTERMILK GAZPACHO
This white gazpacho takes its tang from buttermilk and its velvety texture from cucumbers, bread, and almonds.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Yield Makes 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread whole almonds in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, and spread sliced almonds in a single layer on another rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven until brown and fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes (sliced ones will brown more quickly). Let cool.
- Place bread in a bowl, and cover with cold water. Let stand 10 minutes. Squeeze out liquid, and discard.
- Puree half of each of the whole almonds, bread, peeled cucumbers, and garlic in a blender. Add half of each of the oil and lemon juice, and puree. Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat.
- Stir in buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Add water; if a thinner consistency is desired, add more water. Pass through a medium sieve. Refrigerate at least 1 hour (or overnight). If desired, thin with water before serving. Serve cold. Drizzle with oil, and serve with diced cucumber, tomato, scallions, parsley, and sliced almonds on the side.
WHITE GAZPACHO
Steps:
- 1. Lightly toast 5 slices of bread. Remove the crusts then set the bread aside to soften in 1 cup of water. Lightly toast the almonds in a small skillet over medium-low heat until golden, about 7 minutes. Transfer the almonds to a food processor add the garlic and pulse until the almonds are finely ground. Squeeze the bread as dry as possible and add it, and about one-third of the grapes to the almonds. Process until the mixture is smooth.
- 2. Transfer the bread mixture to a bowl and gradually beat in first the vinegar, then 1/2 cup of the oil. Beat in the remaining two cups of water then strain the gazpacho through a fine sieve, forcing as much of the bread mixture through as possible. Season the gazpacho with salt and a pinch of cayenne and refrigerate until the soup is well chilled, at least one hour.
- 3. Before serving cut the remaining 3 slices of bread into 1-inch cubes. Fry the croutons over medium heat in the remaining 1/4 cup of oil until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels. Cut the remaining grapes in halves or quarters. Serve the gazpacho in chilled bowls topped with the grapes, cucumbers, and croutons.
WHITE GAZPACHO
Try this delicious recipe for white gazpacho courtesy of chef Michelle Bernstein. This soup has a rich, nutty flavor that will be an instant favorite.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Working in batches, place 1 1/2 cups almonds, garlic, shallot, 2 cups cucumber, 2 cups grapes, 1 tablespoon dill, stock, oil, vinegar, and sherry in the jar of a blender, puree until smooth, about 1 minute. Chill for 1 hour or until ready to serve.
- Place equal amounts chopped almonds, cucumber balls, sliced grapes, and remaining 2 tablespoons dill in 6 to 8 chilled, individual bowls. Pour soup over the garnishes, and serve.
WHITE GAZPACHO
Provided by Suzanne Hamlin
Categories soups and stews, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds on a cookie sheet, and bake until lightly toasted, about 15 minutes. Cool.
- In a food processor or blender, blend almonds and garlic into a uniformly fine, gritty paste.
- In a small bowl, moisten the bread in 1/4 cup water and squeeze dry. Add to the almond-garlic mix, and blend. Add 4 cups stock or water, olive oil, vinegar and salt. Blend until smooth. If a fine texture is desired, strain through a medium-fine sieve. Cover and chill 4 hours or overnight.
- To serve, taste for salt and stir in grapes. Ladle into bowls and scatter croutons on top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 336, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 505 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
WHITE GAZPACHO
Categories Bread Soup/Stew Quick & Easy Lunch Mayonnaise Cucumber Bell Pepper Summer Chill Tarragon Gourmet
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make croutons: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl toss bread cubes with oil and salt to taste and spread on a small baking sheet. Bake cubes in middle of oven until golden and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Make gazpacho: Drain soaked bread and squeeze out water. In a blender blend bread with remaining ingredients until smooth. Season gazpacho with salt and pepper and transfer to a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water. Stir gazpacho occasionally until chilled, about 10 minutes. Serve gazpacho topped with croutons.
CREAMY CUCUMBER GAZPACHO
Make and share this Creamy Cucumber Gazpacho recipe from Food.com.
Provided by country girl kim
Categories Vegetable
Time 8h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Clean and peel cucumbers, chopping them into chunks. If desired, English cucumbers can be substituted for common cucumbers.
- Chop onion and mince garlic. Place garlic, onion, cucumber and 1/2 cup of stock into food processor or blender.
- Blend until somewhat smooth with some small chunks of cucumber or blend to consistency desired.
- Add yogurt, remaining stock, lemon juice, salt and pepper to combined ingredients in bowl and whisk together until well blended. Season to taste.
- Pour soup into a tightly covered container and place in refrigerator to chill overnight. (the chilling time mellows the raw onion and garlic and allows the flavours to mingle).
- Serve cold.
- Garnish with fresh herbs such as coriander, dill, or basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.9, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 16.5, Sodium 698.6, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 9.8, Protein 6.3
Tips:
- Choose the right cucumber. For the best flavor, use English or Persian cucumbers. They have a thin skin and mild flavor that won't overpower the other ingredients.
- Chill your soup before serving. Gazpacho is best served cold, so make sure to chill it for at least an hour before serving.
- Garnish your soup with fresh herbs. Fresh herbs like basil, cilantro, or mint add a pop of color and flavor to your soup.
- Serve your soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the deliciousスープ.
Conclusion:
White cucumber gazpacho is a refreshing and flavorful soup that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy meal, give white cucumber gazpacho a try!
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