CHEF JOHN'S GAZPACHO

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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

4 large fresh tomatoes, peeled and diced
½ English cucumber, peeled and finely diced
½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
¼ cup minced green onion
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pint cherry tomatoes
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

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

syed jan muhammad
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I'm not a huge fan of gazpacho, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and refreshing. I love the combination of the tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and onions. I will definitely be making this again.


Gulzaib Ali mughal
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This is the best gazpacho I've ever had! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I love the way the flavors of the tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers come together. I will definitely be making this again.


Jr Ibrahim
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I made this gazpacho for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I highly recommend it.


August
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This gazpacho is delicious! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I love the way the flavors of the tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers come together. I will definitely be making this again.


Chand Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of gazpacho, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and refreshing. I love the combination of the tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and onions. I will definitely be making this again.


Jam Dela cruz
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This is the best gazpacho I've ever had! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I love the way the flavors of the tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers come together. I will definitely be making this again.


Oshadi Bandara
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I made this gazpacho for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I highly recommend it.


Sahar Nader
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This gazpacho is delicious! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I love the way the flavors of the tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers come together. I will definitely be making this again.


jackixoni pondmari rashidi jack
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I'm not a huge fan of gazpacho, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and refreshing. I love the combination of the tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and onions. I will definitely be making this again.


Motlatso Nchinyane
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This is the best gazpacho I've ever had! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I love the way the flavors of the tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers come together. I will definitely be making this again.


aidan pritchard
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I made this gazpacho for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I highly recommend it.


bandile ngubo
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This gazpacho is delicious! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I love the way the flavors of the tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers come together. I will definitely be making this again.


Tgdth ygrt
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I'm not a huge fan of gazpacho, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and refreshing. I love the combination of the tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and onions. I will definitely be making this again.


krishna mondal
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This is the best gazpacho I've ever had! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I love the way the flavors of the tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers come together. I will definitely be making this again.


Rayees Baset
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I made this gazpacho for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I highly recommend it.


Mable Namukisa
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This gazpacho is amazing! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's the perfect summer soup. I love the combination of the tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and onions, and the sherry vinegar adds a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again and