Gazpacho Soup
Gazpacho Soup
A chilled, no-cook gazpacho of cucumber, peppers and tomatoes blended with coriander, garlic and a splash of red wine vinegar — bright and refreshing.
Prep: 20 minutes · Cook: 0 minutes (chill 2 hours)
What Is Gazpacho Soup?
A chilled, no-cook Spanish-style tomato soup blended from cucumber, sweet peppers and tomatoes with coriander, garlic and red wine vinegar for brightness.
Why Make Gazpacho Soup?
- Refreshing and no-cook — perfect for summer
- Packed with raw vegetables
- Make-ahead and served cold
- Bright, tangy flavour from vinegar and herbs
- Naturally vegan and gluten-free
Unico Products Used in This Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber (sliced)
- 1 Spanish onion (large, sliced)
- 1 red pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow pepper (sliced)
- 6 plum tomatoes (blanched, peeled and chopped)
- 796 mL plum tomatoes (squeezed, juice reserved)
- 1 bunch coriander (chopped)
- 1 bunch green onion (chopped)
- 2 oz red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic (chopped)
- 1 tsp serrano pepper
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 oz tequila (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the cucumber, Spanish onion, red pepper and yellow pepper and set aside.
- Peel and chop the blanched plum tomatoes; squeeze the canned plum tomatoes, reserving the juice.
- Finely chop the coriander, green onion and garlic.
- Combine all the ingredients and puree in a food processor.
- Chill for 2 hours and serve cold.
Cooking Tips
- Use ripe, flavourful tomatoes for the best result
- Chill at least 2 hours so the flavours meld
- Reserve some diced vegetables to garnish
- Adjust the vinegar and chili to taste
- Finish with a drizzle of olive oil
Frequently Asked Questions About Gazpacho Soup
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1. Do I have to cook gazpacho?
No; it's a raw, chilled soup — just blend and refrigerate.
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2. How long does it keep?
Up to 3 days refrigerated; the flavour deepens overnight.
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3. Can I make it less spicy?
Yes; reduce or omit the serrano pepper.
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4. What can I serve with it?
Crusty bread and a drizzle of olive oil; diced vegetables make a nice garnish.
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5. Is it vegan?
Yes, as written it's vegan and gluten-free.
Gazpacho Soup Made Simple
Gazpacho is a cool, vibrant soup that lets summer vegetables shine with no cooking at all. Unico plum tomatoes give it a rich, sweet tomato base.