Ingredients
– 6 ripe tomatoes
– 1 cucumber
– 1 bell pepper (red or green)
– 1 small red onion
– 2 cloves garlic
– 3 cups tomato juice
– 3 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating Easy Garden Fresh Gazpacho is straightforward when you follow these steps:
1. Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and chop the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion into rough chunks for easier blending.
2. Mince Garlic: Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
3. Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the chopped vegetables, minced garlic, tomato juice, olive oil, and red wine vinegar.
4. Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture on high until smooth, or leave some chunks for a textured soup if desired.
5. Season: Taste the mixture and add salt and pepper to your liking.
6. Chill: Transfer the gazpacho to a large bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the soup to cool.
7. Serve: Scoop into bowls or glasses and garnish with fresh basil or parsley if using.
These simple steps will have you enjoying this exquisite gazpacho in no time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 3g