Glorious Gazpacho

Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with Glorious Gazpacho, a chilled Spanish soup brimming with garden-fresh ingredients. This no-cook recipe combines juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and aromatic garlic, all blended to perfection with a touch of extra-virgin olive oil, tangy red wine vinegar, and stale bread for a creamy texture. Ready in just 20 minutes, this refreshing dish is perfect for hot days and can be served as an elegant appetizer or a light main course. Customize the consistency to your liking, and don’t forget a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh basil for the finishing touch! With its bold colors and deliciously zesty taste, this gazpacho is as beautiful as it is flavorful.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 large ripe tomatoes
• 1 large English cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 2 medium garlic cloves
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 slices stale bread
• 4 leaves fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and prepare the vegetables. Core and roughly chop the tomatoes. Peel the cucumber, leaving a few strips of skin for texture, and dice into chunks. De-seed and chop the red and green bell peppers. Peel and chop the red onion and garlic cloves.

Step 2

Soak the stale bread slices in water for 2-3 minutes, then squeeze out the excess water and set aside.

Step 3

In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped vegetables, soaked bread, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper.

Step 4

Blend the mixture until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier texture, pulse until desired consistency is reached.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt, pepper, or vinegar if needed.

Step 6

For a silky texture, strain the gazpacho through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. This step is optional.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill and allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Serve the gazpacho in chilled bowls. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh basil leaves if desired.

Step 9

Enjoy this Glorious Gazpacho as a light main course or a starter on a warm day!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2066.9 grams (2066.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1020

Total Fat 61.00g	78%
Saturated Fat 8.60g	43%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 375mg	16%
Total Carbohydrate 112.30g	41%
Dietary Fiber 24.70g	88%
Total Sugars 49.50g
Protein 22.00g	44%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 325mg	25%
Iron 8mg	45%
Potassium 3895mg	83%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.5%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 41.4%