This delicious and refreshing gazpacho, inspired by Martha Stewart, is the ultimate quick and nutritious summer meal. Made with simple, fresh ingredients like tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper, it’s easy to whip up in no time. Serve it chilled with crispy toasted bread and creamy Manchego cheese for a satisfying, flavorful twist!
Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 large tomato, cut into chunks
- 2 -inch piece cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 2 -inch-wide strip bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- ¼ teaspoon sherry vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon red-wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- Toasted country bread, for serving
- Shaved Manchego cheese, for serving
How To Make Gazpacho Recipe?
- Puree the tomato: Blend the tomato in a food processor until almost smooth.
- Add the remaining ingredients: Add cucumber, bell pepper, garlic, sherry vinegar, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, then pulse until mostly smooth.
- Chill the soup: Transfer the soup to the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prepare and serve: Adjust the seasoning, thinning with a splash of cold water if necessary. Brush the bread with olive oil and toast it until golden. Serve the soup drizzled with olive oil, topped with shaved Manchego cheese, with the toasted bread on the side.
Recipe Tips:
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes: The flavor of your gazpacho depends on the quality of your tomatoes. Choose the ripest and freshest ones you can find for the best taste.
- Chill properly for the best flavor: Let the soup rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or longer. This helps the flavors blend together perfectly.
- Don’t skip peeling and seeding the cucumber: Removing the peel and seeds ensures a smoother texture and prevents any bitterness in the soup.
- Adjust seasoning slowly: Start with a small amount of salt, pepper, and vinegar, then taste and adjust. It’s easier to add more than to fix if you add too much.
- Blend to your preferred texture: For a smoother soup, blend longer; for a chunkier style, pulse briefly. Customize it to match your taste!
How To Store Leftovers?
Let the leftover gazpacho cool to room temperature first. Then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Stir well before serving again.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 95
- Total Fat: 5.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium:625 mg
- Potassium: 508 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 10 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
- Sugars: 6.1 g
- Protein: 2 g
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Martha Stewart Gazpacho
Description
This delicious and refreshing gazpacho, inspired by Martha Stewart, is the ultimate quick and nutritious summer meal. Made with simple, fresh ingredients like tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper, it’s easy to whip up in no time. Serve it chilled with crispy toasted bread and creamy Manchego cheese for a satisfying, flavorful twist!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Puree the tomato: Blend the tomato in a food processor until almost smooth.
- Add the remaining ingredients: Add cucumber, bell pepper, garlic, sherry vinegar, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, then pulse until mostly smooth.
- Chill the soup: Transfer the soup to the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prepare and serve: Adjust the seasoning, thinning with a splash of cold water if necessary. Brush the bread with olive oil and toast it until golden. Serve the soup drizzled with olive oil, topped with shaved Manchego cheese, with the toasted bread on the side.
Notes
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes: The flavor of your gazpacho depends on the quality of your tomatoes. Choose the ripest and freshest ones you can find for the best taste.
- Chill properly for the best flavor: Let the soup rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or longer. This helps the flavors blend together perfectly.
- Don’t skip peeling and seeding the cucumber: Removing the peel and seeds ensures a smoother texture and prevents any bitterness in the soup.
- Adjust seasoning slowly: Start with a small amount of salt, pepper, and vinegar, then taste and adjust. It’s easier to add more than to fix if you add too much.
- Blend to your preferred texture: For a smoother soup, blend longer; for a chunkier style, pulse briefly. Customize it to match your taste!
Martha Stewart Gazpacho