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Easy Gazpacho Recipe

This flavor packed chilled Spanish soup with sun-ripened tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, sweet red bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic is made easy in a food processor.  It is ideal for the hot summer months and tasty enough for luncheon engagements.
Course Soup
Cuisine Spanish
Keyword easy gazpacho recipe, gazpacho, gazpacho soup, what is gazpacho
Prep Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 139kcal
Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

  • 4 large tomatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 small yellow or red onion chopped
  • 1/2 English cucumber peeled and chopped
  • 1 small red pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeno minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Tabasco Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram

Instructions

  • In a large bowl gently stir together tomatoes, onion, cucumber, red pepper, garlic, jalapeno, olive oil, salt, pepper, Tabasco Sauce, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire Sauce, cumin, cayenne, basil and marjoram.
  • Run 3/4's of the mixture through a food processor on high until finely pureed.  Next combine the finely pureed mixture and the reserved chopped vegetables in an airtight container.  Refrigerate and chill for 2 hours up to overnight.

Notes

  • Use fresh garden sun-ripened tomatoes and cucumbers.
  • If you do not have a food processor than you can use a blender.
  • Everyone's palate is different so adjust the seasoning and herbs to your taste. I know a lot of people think basil can be overwhelming.  If you are one of those peeps add a little at a time and taste.
  • I like my gazpacho with a little kick so I add several dashes of Tabasco Sauce.  If you don't like the heat than omit it or reduce it.
  • If you prefer a smoother gazpacho than run everything through the food processor on high and then through a fine mesh strainer.
  • Garnish with homemade croutons, finely chopped veggies, or fresh herbs.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 659mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1606IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg