Fresh Herb Tomato Gazpacho
This refreshing Fresh Herb Tomato Gazpacho is a chilled Spanish soup made with ripe tomatoes and a mix of fresh herbs. Perfect for warm days, it’s a healthy, flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a light meal.
Equipment
- 1 Blender or food processor
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 4 Serving bowls
Ingredients
- 6 cups ripe tomatoes About 1.5 pounds.
- 1 medium cucumber Peeled and diced.
- 1 medium bell pepper Red or yellow, diced.
- 1 small red onion Diced.
- 2 cloves garlic Minced.
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves Plus extra for garnish.
- ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
- 3 cups vegetable broth Chilled.
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Start by preparing your vegetables. Core the tomatoes and chop them into quarters. If desired, you can lightly seed them for a smoother texture.
- In the blender or food processor, combine the chopped tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, garlic, basil, and parsley.
- Add the chilled vegetable broth, red wine vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil to the mixture. Blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting the consistency with more broth if needed.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Blend briefly to combine.
- Transfer the soup to a mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Ladle the gazpacho into serving bowls and garnish with extra basil leaves.
- For an extra touch, serve with a drizzle of olive oil on top of the gazpacho.
Notes
For an extra touch, serve with a drizzle of olive oil on top of the gazpacho.
You can add toppings like croutons, diced vegetables, or a dollop of Greek yogurt for added texture.
Gazpacho is versatile; feel free to add other herbs such as cilantro or dill for different flavor profiles.