Gazpacho
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Vegan Gluten-free Spanish

Gazpacho

A vividly refreshing Spanish cold soup of ripe tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, and sherry vinegar, blended smooth with extra-virgin olive oil for a silky finish.

20 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Place the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, garlic, sherry vinegar, and sea salt in a blender. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes so the salt draws out moisture and softens the onion slightly.
2
Blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes, pausing once to scrape down the sides, until the vegetables form a completely smooth, bright red purée.
Fresh vegetables blended into a smooth red gazpacho AI-generated image
3
With the blender running on low, slowly pour in the olive oil, then add the cold water. Blend for 20 to 30 seconds more until the soup looks glossy and lightly emulsified.
4
Taste and adjust with more salt or a small splash of vinegar as needed. For a silkier restaurant-style texture, pour the soup through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing gently with a ladle.
5
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until thoroughly chilled. Stir before ladling into cold bowls and serve with a drizzle of olive oil and finely diced cucumber if desired.
Chilled gazpacho garnished with cucumber and olive oil AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Ripe tomatoes provide acidity and body, cucumber keeps the soup crisp and refreshing, and olive oil emulsifies into the blended vegetables for a rounded, silky texture. Sherry vinegar adds the traditional savory lift without cooking.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate in a covered container for up to 3 days. Stir well before serving, as natural separation is normal.

How to reheat it

Do not reheat. Serve thoroughly chilled; if it becomes too thick after refrigeration, loosen it with a tablespoon or two of cold water.

Nutrition / serving

187kcal
2.83 gprotein
14.01 gcarbs
14.24 gfat
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Published 17 Aug 2026 · updated 17 Aug 2026