Authentic Spanish Gazpacho (No Cook Recipe)
This is the real Spanish gazpacho! A silky smooth, refreshing cold soup made from ripe tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper. No cooking required; just blend, chill, and enjoy the taste of summer.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ripe Roma tomatoes halved, cored, and seeded
- 1 small cucumber about ½ lb, peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper cored and chopped
- ½ small red onion peeled and chopped
- 2 small garlic cloves peeled
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus more for garnish
- 2 tbsp sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp fine sea salt plus more to taste
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 thick slice of rustic white bread about 1 oz, crusts removed, soaked and squeezed dry
Optional Garnishes:
- Diced cucumber bell pepper, or red onion
- Homemade croutons
- Chopped fresh parsley or chives
- Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Core and seed the tomatoes. Peel, seed, and chop the cucumber. Core and chop the bell pepper. Peel and chop the red onion and garlic.
- Soak Bread: Run the bread slice under cold water until soaked through. Firmly squeeze with your hands to wring out all excess water.
- Blend: Place all prepped vegetables, the soaked bread, olive oil, sherry vinegar, salt, black pepper, and cumin into a high powered blender or food processor.
- Purée: Secure the lid and blend on high for 60-90 seconds, until completely smooth and emulsified. Stop to scrape down the sides if needed.
- Season & Chill: Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, vinegar, or cumin if desired. Transfer the soup to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, until completely cold.
- Serve: Stir the chilled gazpacho well. Pour into bowls or glasses. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and your chosen toppings.
Notes
For the best flavor, use the ripest summer tomatoes you can find. The mandatory chill time allows flavors to meld and is not optional. Leftovers keep for 3-4 days in the fridge.