Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Gazpacho Recipes Chef John's Gazpacho 4.8 (374) 287 Reviews 32 Photos This gazpacho has the perfect balance of flavors. Try making it with some end-of-summer, super-sweet tomatoes — there just isn't any substitute. I hope you find some so you give this a try. By John Mitzewich John Mitzewich John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on November 21, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 32 32 32 32 Prep Time: 45 mins Additional Time: 2 hrs Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Cool off this summer with a refreshing gazpacho recipe! This flavorful Spanish gazpacho starts with tomatoes and cucumbers, while a jalapeño heats things up a bit. What Is Gazpacho? Gazpacho is a smooth, blended, cold soup made with fresh vegetables. Traditionally, tomatoes and cucumbers are heavily featured. The dish, which has Spanish and Portuguese origins, is a summer staple. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios What Is In Gazpacho? These are the ingredients you’ll need to make Chef John’s top-rated gazpacho recipe: Tomatoes: Tomatoes are the main ingredient in gazpacho. You’ll need four large tomatoes and a pint of cherry tomatoes. Other produce: Other ingredients you’ll need from the produce section include English cucumbers, green onions, a jalapeño, a lime, fresh garlic, and fresh basil. Seasonings: This Spanish gazpacho recipe is seasoned with salt, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.Oil: Olive oil ensures a rich, smooth, velvety finished product. Sauces: You’ll also need Worcestershire sauce and balsamic vinegar. How to Make Gazpacho You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade gazpacho: Combine and puree the ingredients according to the detailed recipe. Cover and chill the soup for at least two hours to allow the flavors to meld. Top the gazpacho with fresh basil for serving. What to Serve With Gazpacho Cold soups like gazpacho pair well with all sorts of summer fare, such as fresh side salads and grilled vegetables. A crusty bread is perfect for dipping. More inspiration: 32 Recipes You'll Want to Make All Summer Long Can You Make Gazpacho Ahead of Time? Yes! Since gazpacho is served chilled, you’ll need to make it at least two hours in advance — but you can make it the day before if you prefer. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Can You Freeze Gazpacho? Sure. Making and freezing a large batch of gazpacho is a great way to meal prep for summer. Make sure you leave a bit of room at the top of your containers to allow for expansion. Store in the freezer for up to six months. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “I have made this gazpacho for several summers and never deviate from the recipe,” says Kimbo. “It is perfection. I am lucky enough to live in an area where I can get heirloom tomatoes for 2-3 months that are beyond excellent. It makes all the difference.” “This was outstanding,” raves Brittney Ann. “Love the spice the jalapeño adds. I did serve this with a buttered crunchy baguette. Will be making this again before summer is officially over!” “This was absolutely delicious,” according to one Allrecipes community member. “I spent two summers in Spain and had an abundance of produce. This was the best way to use summer vegetables!” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 4 large fresh tomatoes, peeled and diced ½ English cucumber, peeled and finely diced ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper ¼ cup minced green onion 1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 pinch dried oregano 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 pint cherry tomatoes ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 lime, juiced 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil Directions Combine diced tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, green onion, jalapeño, and garlic in a large bowl. Stir in salt, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place cherry tomatoes, olive oil, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a blender. Cover and purée until smooth. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Pour puréed mixture through a strainer into the tomato-cucumber mixture; stir to combine. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place 1/3 of the tomato mixture into the blender. Cover, turn blender on, and purée until smooth. Return puréed mixture to the remaining tomato-cucumber mixture. Stir to combine. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Season cold soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and top with basil. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 570 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 132 Calories 10g Fat 11g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 132 % Daily Value * Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Sodium 410mg 18% Total Carbohydrate 11g 4% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 5g Protein 2g 4% Vitamin C 47mg 52% Calcium 33mg 3% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 499mg 11% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.