Easy Refreshing Vegan Gazpacho Recipe
This easy and refreshing vegan gazpacho recipe is a cold Spanish soup perfect for hot days. Made with vine tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, shallot, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh basil, it’s a healthy, flavorful, and vibrant dish that requires no cooking besides blanching the tomatoes. The gazpacho is blended smooth and chilled for a refreshing taste that melds the fresh ingredients beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for blanching tomatoes)
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 lb vine tomatoes, chopped (about 6 tomatoes)
- 1/2 cucumber, chopped
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Seasonings & Liquids
- 1/4 cup olive oil (60 ml)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (30 ml)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, to sprinkle
Instructions
- Peel the Skins From the Tomatoes: Fill a large bowl with ice water. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Slice a small “X” into the bottom of each tomato. Drop tomatoes into the boiling water for 30 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, remove them from the boiling water and immediately submerge in the ice water for 1 to 2 minutes. The skins should now peel off easily. Discard the skins and chop the tomatoes into chunks.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peeled tomatoes, chopped cucumber, red pepper, finely chopped shallot, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and let the mixture sit for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Stir occasionally during this time to distribute flavors evenly.
- Blend the Gazpacho: Transfer the mixed ingredients to a blender. Blend on high speed until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency without chunks.
- Chill the Soup: Pour the blended gazpacho into a container or bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill thoroughly and enhance flavor.
- Serve: Ladle the chilled gazpacho into serving bowls and sprinkle generously with freshly chopped basil before serving.
Notes
- Gazpacho can be made in advance and will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Stir well before serving to recombine any separation.
- For a chunkier texture, pulse the blender less or omit blending, enjoying a more rustic gazpacho.
- If fresh basil is unavailable, other fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro can be used as a garnish.
- To add a bit of spice, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
Keywords: gazpacho, vegan soup, cold soup, summer recipe, Spanish cuisine, refreshing soup, healthy recipe
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