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    Home » Recipes » Soups & Stews

    Summer Tomato Gazpacho Soup

    Published: Jul 28, 2016 · Last Updated: Jun 26, 2022 · 17 Comments

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    Take the edge off of summer’s heat with this made refreshing summer tomato Gazpacho soup. Gather up ripe summer tomatoes, cucumbers and herbs and a few other ingredients, chop and puree. Serve it alone or garnished with cooked shrimp or hard boiled eggs for a little protein. Try it with avocado slices as garnish. A batch keeps in the fridge for 4-5 days.

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    Summer Tomato Gazpacho Soup

    How could anyone not like Gazpacho? Only because they have never tried it.  Yesterday a friend said to me, cold soup? Yes, cold soup! Refreshing and healthy, it’s fantastic for hot weather and the perfect use for fresh peak of the summer produce.

    Serve Gazpacho in bowls for lunch or a snack. Pair it with grilled chicken or shrimp for dinner. Team it up with a quesadilla. Pour it into shot glasses and serve gazpacho shooters as an appetizer. Gazpacho can be enjoyed many ways. Make it once and enjoy several ways as it lasts for days in the fridge.

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    Gazpacho is Super Nutritious!

    Packed with vegetables (ok so tomatoes are technically a fruit), Gazpacho is truly summer in a bowl and it's filled with nutrition. Summer tomatoes are a great source of vitamins A, B2, C, and K, important minerals like manganese, copper, chromium, and potassium. They are also an excellent source of phytonutrients beta carotene and lycopene which gives tomatoes their red color.

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    Bowl of tomato gazpacho ingredients, before pureeing.

    Lycopene is thought to help prevent heart disease as well as promote bone and eye health. It has been shown to reduce the risk for many cancers. All from pretty, tasty tomatoes. For more reading on the health benefits of tomatoes, read this great article from LiveScience.

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    Colorful heirloom tomatoes on a wood board.

    Tomato Gazpacho Ingredients

    Use the best tomatoes you can find and wash your produce well. When you core and cut your tomatoes, squeeze out some of the seeds. This will give you a thicker soup.

    For my gazpacho recipe I've listed several options for thickening. The original recipe has hard boiled egg to give the soup body.

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    Red, yellow, burgundy heirloom tomatoes on tray.

    Special Diet Notes and Swaps

    or the breadcrumbs to keep it grain-free. For gluten-free, I use homemade gluten-free toasted breadcrumbs.  Homemade is best and super easy to make. Here is how to make them. Another option, â…“ cup of almond meal works great as a replacement for the egg and breadcrumbs.

    • For vegan - Skip the egg to keep the soup vegan and thicken with either almond meal or GF vegan breadcrumbs (homemade is best), and use vegetable broth.
    • For grain-free, use almond meal or skip thickening
    • For gluten-free, use gluten-free bread crumbs and the egg.
    • For paleo, skip the breadcrumbs, start with the hard boiled egg, add almond meal if desired.

    Many gazpacho recipes use canned tomato juice as the liquid base, but most brands are very high in sodium. To reduce the sodium, I use no-salt-added organic tomato sauce and homemade broth.

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    Gazpacho: Chunky or Smooth

    Once the vegetables are mixed, puree the gazpacho in a blender, food processor, or immersion (stick) blender to the texture you prefer. I don't blend mine totally smooth so it's more of a chunky gazpacho recipe. Puree it all for a smoother soup or puree half and mix with the chunkier part for more texture. Chill for a few hours before serving.

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    A large bowl of gazpacho ready for servings with glass bowls.
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    Refreshing Summer Gazpacho

    This recipe makes a big batch of soup. It keeps in the fridge for 4-5 days so you can keep enjoying its cool refreshment in hot weather. See recipe notes for vegan and paleo options. Serve chunky or pureed, depending on your preference. If you like the flavors of chili and lime, Tajin is available on Amazon. You will find lots of uses for it. While it's not traditional it is delicous. For a smaller batch, cut it in half. Serve as a main course or appetizer in shot glasses.
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: spanish
    Keyword: cucumber, gazpacho, tomato soup, tomatoes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 170kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender, food processor or stick blender

    Ingredients

    Tomato Gazpacho Soup

    • 1 hard boiled egg peeled and chopped (skip for vegan)
    • 2 ½-3 pounds ripe tomatoes
    • 3 small Persian cucumbers or 1 large English seedless cucumber
    • 2 large garlic cloves chopped fine
    • ¼ cup finely diced red onion
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 lemon juiced
    • 1 lime juiced
    • 6 tablespoons sherry or red wine vinegar
    • 24 ounces low sodium chicken or vegetable broth 3 cups, preferably homemade
    • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
    • ¾ cup plain gluten-free breadcrumbs or â…“ cup almon meal
    • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
    • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
    • 2 tablespoons molasses optional
    • ¼ teaspoon ground chipotle powder optional
    • 2 teaspoons sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Optional Garnishes

    • Avocado slices
    • Lime wedges
    • Cucumber slices
    • Chopped cilantro
    • Cooked shrimp

    Instructions

    • To prep tomatoes, cut them lengthwise into quarters and cut out the seedy centers, then chop. Do the same with the cucumbers.
    • Place tomatoes and cucumber in a blender or food processor and add add garlic, red onion, olive oil, citrus juices, vinegar, broth, tomato sauce, breadcrumbs, herbs and molasses. Add the hard-boiled egg, and chipotle powder if you like a little heat. Season with salt and pepper, to your taste.
    • Puree soup in a blender (see notes below) for about 1 minute to smooth it out. You may need to do it in two batches. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight for flavors to blend.
    • Note - For a chunkier soup, pulse, don’t blend, until you reach your preferred consistency, or puree half and leave half chunky to stir together. Soup will keep 4-5 days in the refrigerator. Make a batch Sunday and enjoy all week.

    Notes

    For paleo, skip the breadcrumbs and use almond meal. For vegan, skip the hardboiled egg and use the almond meal to thicken. 
    Shooters take about 2-3 ounces each if using as an appetizer. Bowls are 8-12 ounces each, so servings will vary depending on use.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 629mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1461IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Michelle K says

      July 25, 2011 at 6:20 pm

      Beautiful! Yes, cold soup does sound good and is something I rarely think to make or have much experience with. Love the shot glasses, cute!

      Question on the ingredients being I am a novice at cooking... I love that you are specific with them, but wondering since I am growing fresh vegetables this time of year, would it matter if I use other tomatoes? (beef steak for one, the rest not sure, just know they are not Roma's and I do wonder if they might be jucier?) For the cucumbers we are growing Japanese cucumbers - could I use those, what will change from not using Persian? THANK YOU!!!

      Reply
      • Sally says

        July 25, 2011 at 7:33 pm

        If you have beautiful home grown tomatoes, absolutely use them! I'm sure the flavors of your home grown will shine. And yes on the cucumbers too! Roma tomatoes tend to be meatier which is why I like them and don't have room to grow my own. You can play with the recipe Michelle. Taste it as you go and if you need to add more tomatoes or cucumbers, do. Next time I make it I will measure quantities and revise the recipe. That should help everyone.

        Cute little shot glasses from Sur La Table.

        Reply
    2. Maggie @ Loaded Kitchen says

      July 25, 2011 at 10:45 pm

      As usual, Sally, everything you put out there sounds simply amazing.

      I tried gazpacho once, in Spain, during my "picky-eater" days and didn't like it. This recipe may have just changed my mind. Since it's supposed to be 100Ëš here this weekend, I think I've got dinner settled!

      Reply
    3. Lisa Foto says

      July 26, 2011 at 12:35 am

      I just finished making the soup and it is amazing. I don't have the tajin seasoning but I ordered some from amazon.com like you recommended so I'll have it for next time. I tossed the shrimp in some lime zest so that will have to do for this go round but it tastes wonderful already. Can't wait to serve it to my family tonight with our dinner. I used my stick immersion blender too instead of dragging out the food processor and it blended up great. Less dishes to wash is always a plus. I'm so excited to have found your blog and website. This is right up my alley! Thanks to Anne Krumm, I found you!

      Reply
      • Sally says

        July 26, 2011 at 1:40 am

        That's great lisa! I love to hear what people do and if recipes are a success. You will love the Tajin when it comes. Thanks so much for commenting! The immersion blender is an excellent idea. I often forget about them and will update the directions.

        Reply
    4. Heidi @ Food Doodles says

      July 26, 2011 at 1:02 am

      Mmm, that looks delicious! I actually haven't tried gazpacho yet but I can't wait to!! I'm waiting for the produce in my garden to be ready.

      Reply
    5. Sally Vargas says

      July 28, 2011 at 8:11 pm

      I am right in the middle of making gazpacho as I write this! I will have to try your version, Sally, since it is slightly different and I get tired of my same ol' recipe after I revisit it once in tomato season. Could eat gazpacho every day!

      Reply
    6. jules says

      August 03, 2011 at 6:04 am

      I was caught by your delicious photo on tastespotting and recognized the little skewers (I helped you at SLT in Newport)...what a fabulous post and beautiful site. Can't wait to browse more and try some of your goods.

      Reply
    7. Denise says

      July 29, 2016 at 9:33 pm

      This is fabulous gazpacho! Amazing recipe! Thank you!

      Reply
    8. Paul says

      August 06, 2016 at 11:32 am

      Interesting post and recipe. I've had gazpacho on the mind as a starter for a rosé tasting party. A nice little add for a really lush gazpacho is to really puree the soup then at end pour in couple Tbsp of good fruity EVO and blend a little longer. Makes for a silky luxurious soup. I also think in Spain they use almonds sometimes as alternate to bread to add some underlying body. I think I will be using your recipe with maybe a tweak or two. Thanks!

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      • Sally Cameron says

        August 06, 2016 at 11:59 am

        Hi Paul. Sounds like a fun party. Rose is so refreshing in the hot summer. I use EVOO at the start of the recipe and it does give it a nice richness, but do what works for you. Yes, in Spain they sometimes use almonds. They also do white gazpachos. All good! One of these days I will get to Spain and really taste the real thing. Happy cooking!

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    9. Nancy says

      April 11, 2017 at 2:21 pm

      Sally,
      I just wanted to tell you, I ran across this recipe in 2012, and printed it, and drink it EVERY DAY because I love it so much!!! It's fabulous! I have to tweak your recipe a bit because I'm diabetic and try to keep my carbs low, so I omit the breadcrumbs and molasses, and add 1/4 c. of hot sauce for a bit of a bite! And I up the hard boiled eggs to 6 to up the protein since it's my complete meal. 🙂 I was wondering if you have the nutrition information on this recipe? (calories, carbs, protein, etc.) I realize my version would be slightly different than yours, but was wondering nevertheless.

      Thanks for an awesome recipe!!

      Reply
      • Sally Cameron says

        April 11, 2017 at 2:36 pm

        Wow, Nancy, amazing! Thanks for telling me! Nice changes to fit your personal needs. On the nutrition info, you can run a report yourself with one of the online nutrition calculators to give you an idea. Type 'recipe calculator' into a search engine and you will see a variety of options. Hope that helps.

        Reply
    10. Patti Williams says

      September 07, 2017 at 3:52 am

      Just wondering if anyone knows if gazpacho still safe to eat after I accidentally left out over night in jar.. was still cool to touch..

      Reply
      • Sally Cameron says

        September 08, 2017 at 9:37 am

        Oh Patti, I hate it when I do things like that. From a food safety perspective, the unfortunate answer is no. After two hours foods must be refrigerated. Here is a good link to keep on hand about what is called "the temperature danger zone". Interestingly enough, they still have 140°F as the top temp but it was revised years ago down to 135°F. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/safe-food-handling/danger-zone-40-f-140-f/ct_index

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    11. Theresa says

      May 10, 2019 at 8:24 am

      Hi! I have to make gazpacho for a project in Spanish class. We have to make about 30 small servings (about 4 ounces). How many times should I multiple the ingredients to make it to 30? Thank you!

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      • Sally Cameron says

        May 11, 2019 at 12:35 pm

        Hi Theresa, wow your fellow students are in for a tasty and healthy treat! You will have plenty if you double the recipe. If you feel safer with extra, go 2 1/2 x. And with leftover, people can have another helping or you can enjoy it at home for a few days. I'd love to hear how it goes! Please report back. 😉

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