Description
Discover the ultimate summer refreshment with this Easy Gazpacho Recipe (Vegan). This chilled tomato soup is a vibrant blend of fresh ingredients, including ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and aromatic garlic, making it the perfect appetizer or light lunch for hot days. Packed with flavor and health benefits, this gazpacho is low in calories yet high in nutrients. Quick to prepare with no cooking required, you can whip it up in just minutes and let it chill in the fridge while you enjoy the sunshine. Whether served in chilled bowls or as part of a gazpacho bar at gatherings, this delightful soup is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb vine tomatoes
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1 red pepper
- 1 shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes by boiling them briefly to peel easily. Cut an 'X' in the bottom of each tomato and boil for 30 seconds, then transfer to ice water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, shallot, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let sit for at least 20 minutes.
- Transfer everything to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg