Description
A refreshing and easy gazpacho recipe that’s perfect for warm days. This chilled soup is packed with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and herbs, blended to perfection for a flavorful and healthy dish.
Ingredients
Cucumber:
- 1 English cucumber
Tomatoes:
- 2 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, chopped
Peppers:
- 2 fresno chiles, or 1/2 red bell pepper, stemmed and seeded
Onion:
- 1/4 small red onion, rinsed
Garlic:
- 2 garlic cloves
Cilantro:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
Vinegar:
- 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
Olive Oil:
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Seasoning:
- 1 1/4 teaspoons sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Garnish:
- Cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs
Instructions
- Finely chop cucumber: Reserve ¼ of the cucumber for garnish.
- Prepare vegetables: Peel and cut the remaining cucumber, then blend with tomatoes, peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Chill: Season to taste and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve: Garnish the soup with reserved cucumber, cherry tomatoes, herbs, olive oil, and black pepper.
