Grandiose Gazpacho

Dive into a bowlful of vibrant summer flavors with this Grandiose Gazpacho, a chilled Spanish-inspired soup that’s as refreshing as it is nutritious. Featuring a medley of ripe tomatoes, crisp English cucumber, and sweet bell peppers, this no-cook recipe is blended to silky perfection with fragrant garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and a splash of tangy red wine vinegar. Infused with smoky paprika and garnished with fresh basil and crunchy croutons, this gazpacho is an effortless way to cool off while indulging in bold, garden-fresh goodness. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect as a light appetizer or a rejuvenating main dish on a hot day. Serve it chilled for a show-stopping treat that’s both simple and spectacular! Keywords: gazpacho recipe, chilled soup, Spanish gazpacho, summer recipes, fresh vegetable soup.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 large ripe tomatoes
• 1 medium English cucumber
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 large green bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 0.5 cup cold water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 2 slices stale bread
• 4 optional ice cubes
• 4 for garnish fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 cup croutons

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the vegetables by washing them thoroughly. Core and roughly chop the tomatoes, peel and chop the cucumber, seed and chop the red and green bell peppers, and peel and chop the red onion.

Step 2

Peel the garlic cloves and crush them slightly using the flat side of a knife.

Step 3

In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red and green bell peppers, red onion, garlic, stale bread slices (torn into pieces), olive oil, red wine vinegar, and cold water. Blend until smooth.

Step 4

Season with salt, black pepper, and sweet paprika. Blend again to mix the seasonings evenly.

Step 5

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt or vinegar for acidity.

Step 6

If the gazpacho is too thick, add additional cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.

Step 7

To chill the soup quickly, add the optional ice cubes and blend briefly. Otherwise, transfer the gazpacho to a covered container and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Before serving, stir the soup well. Pour into bowls or glasses and garnish with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkling of croutons for added texture.

Step 9

Serve chilled, and enjoy your refreshing Grandiose Gazpacho!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2167.5 grams (2167.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1125

Total Fat 64.90g	83%
Saturated Fat 9.70g	49%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.60g
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Sodium 3003mg	131%
Total Carbohydrate 126.20g	46%
Dietary Fiber 26.70g	95%
Total Sugars 51.70g
Protein 24.50g	49%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 348mg	27%
Iron 9mg	51%
Potassium 4033mg	86%

*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: 49.2%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 42.5%