gazpacho #SundaySupper

July 6, 2014

Fresh, crisp and full of flavor, this chunky Gazpacho is the perfect soup to beat the summertime heat.

Soooo…..I’ve been chatting a lot about this crazy heat and humidity the last few days and I’ve found something that is helping immensely with tolerating it (ok – it’s like 85, but seriously, enough already).

My solution: don’t turn on the oven.

Yup, it’s as simple as a cold, no-cook meal to put the spring back in my step. I’m even taking a *short* break from grilling. This week it’s all about cold, crisp and refreshing dishes that don’t make me sweat over the stove.

No one wants that.

And one of my favorite summer no-cook meals is Gazpacho. Oh yes, this chilled veggie packed soup is so fabulous, it makes an appearance at our summer table pretty frequently during the month of July.

Now, if you’ve had gazpacho before, you might realize that there are all sorts of gazpacho interpretations and this chunky, kinda spicy version is my fave. It’s full of fresh tomatoes, red pepper, cucumber and a touch of jalapeño for some kick. True, because this isn’t a blended gazpacho, there is some chopping involved. But I throw on my headphones and an audio book and I’m set for the next few minute while I chop away at the veggies.

It’s very therapeutic.

When it comes to my version of gazpacho, I like to throw a generous amount of cilantro in there because I’m a total cilantro girl. But I realize cilantro is one of those polarizing foods that some people won’t touch with a ten foot pole while others will bath in olympic size swimming pool of the stuff. If I was a girl who swam in leaves, I would totally swim in cilantro.

But that sounds kind of weird now that I’m thinking about it so we’ll stick with “I’m a cilantro lover”. Now, if you’re not, no problemo. Just use basil or parsley instead. It’ll be different, but still delish.

Whatever you do, just don’t forget the dollop of Greek yogurt and grilled bread on the side. Yes, I realize I just said I wasn’t even going to grill, but I lied. You could go with fresh bread and be A-okay, though.

I think the heat is making me delirious. I better run and whip up some more gazpacho.

Happy Sunday!

Gazpacho Recipe

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 30 minutes + 2 hours

Total Time: 2 1/2 hours

Ingredients

3 1/2 pounds Roma tomatoes, peeled and diced (see notes)

2 cups good quality tomato juice

1 medium English cucumber, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 medium red onion, diced

1 small jalapeño, seeded and diced small

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup olive oil

2 limes, juiced

1 1/2 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar

1 1/2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon cumin

salt and pepper to taste

2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro

plain Greek yogurt, chopped cucumber and grilled bread for serving

Directions

In a large bowl mix together tomatoes, tomato juice, cucumber, red pepper, onion, jalapeño, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, salt, black pepper and cilantro. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours to let the flavors blend and allow the soup to chill completely. Test and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve with a dollop of greek yogurt (or sour cream), chopped cucumber and bread. Enjoy!

Notes:

To easily peel the tomatoes, cut an x in the end of the skin and drop them into boiling water for 10 seconds. Remove and plunge them into cold water to cool. Using a pairing knife, gently remove the peels of the tomatoes.

Recipe adapted from Alton Brown

July 6th, 2014

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61 comments on “gazpacho #SundaySupper”

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Hezzi-D — July 6, 2014 @ 8:03 am Reply

I’ve had some great gazpachos but I’ve never made one. Yours sounds really delicious and I love the bright colors in it!
- Emily — July 6, 2014 @ 11:58 am
  
  It’s a very easy recipe! and if you don’t want to do all the chopping, you can even just pulse all the veggies in the food processor for a slightly less chunky version, but a bit quicker 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by!
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Shannon @VillageGirlBlog — July 6, 2014 @ 9:51 am Reply

Hand raised… I too would swim in cilantro…gladly! lol This chopped version looks amazing! I want to dunk crusty bread in all the goodness. Yum!
- Emily — July 6, 2014 @ 11:57 am
  
  YES!! Cilantro fans, unite! 😉 Thanks for stopping by Shannon!
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Marion@Life Tastes Good — July 6, 2014 @ 10:37 am Reply

I love a chunky gazpacho and, I agree, chopping is very therapeutic. After all that chopping I would totally be swimming right there with you in the cilantro pool! I can’t get enough of it! yummmm
- Emily — July 6, 2014 @ 11:56 am
  
  Yay! I’m so happy to find another cilantro fan! I can’t get enough of it, either 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Marion!
Liz — July 6, 2014 @ 11:18 am Reply

I adore gazpacho….and one packed full of veggies, like yours, is the BEST!!! I’ve never added cilantro to mine, but I must try it!
- Emily — July 6, 2014 @ 11:56 am
  
  Thanks so much, Liz! And if you’re a cilantro fan, give it a try!
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Lea Ann (Cooking on the Ranch) — July 6, 2014 @ 11:36 am Reply

In my humble opinion, gazpacho is the perfect summer soup. And with a slice of bread a wonderful light meal.
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Tara — July 6, 2014 @ 12:11 pm Reply

I am drooling over here, I want that sooo bad, gorgeous recipe!!
Sarah — July 6, 2014 @ 12:18 pm Reply

This would be so perfect today… it’s BLAZING outside
- Emily — July 8, 2014 @ 4:05 pm
  
  Completely!!
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Marlene @Nosh My Way — July 6, 2014 @ 1:06 pm Reply

I love this. I have never had it chunky style before. On my list of things to make now.
- Emily — July 8, 2014 @ 4:05 pm
  
  Definitely try the chunky!! Thanks for stopping by, Marlene!
Betsy @ Desserts Required — July 6, 2014 @ 1:06 pm Reply

Would you mind whipping up some of this gorgeous gazpacho for me, too? I’m so glad that you joined the Sunday Supper family!!
- Emily — July 8, 2014 @ 4:05 pm
  
  I am LOVING being a part of Sunday Supper 🙂 It’s such an awesome group!
Courtney @ Neighborfood — July 6, 2014 @ 1:21 pm Reply

This is one gorgeous gazpacho! I absolutely love cilantro, so I’m sure I’d adore your version exactly as is!
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Simply Gourmet — July 6, 2014 @ 5:06 pm Reply

Beautiful. I love the extra cilantro. We love this herb in our home too. I will be making this very soon.
Shaina — July 6, 2014 @ 5:33 pm Reply

Love Love Love!! There is nothing more refreshing than a good bowl of gazpacho, and I love that yours isn’t pureed smooth. I like to have those chunks of veggies!
- Emily — July 8, 2014 @ 4:02 pm
  
  The chunky veggies definitely make it more substantial 🙂
Julie @ Texan New Yorker — July 6, 2014 @ 6:06 pm Reply

I love how you left your gazpacho so chunky! Looks delicious.
- Emily — July 8, 2014 @ 4:01 pm
  
  THanks, Julie!!
susan @ the wimpy vegetarian — July 6, 2014 @ 6:11 pm Reply

What a beautiful gazpacho! It’s so perfect for a hot summer evening. I often puree it, but I love your chunky version!!!
- Emily — July 8, 2014 @ 4:01 pm
  
  Thanks so much, Susan!!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) — July 6, 2014 @ 6:42 pm Reply

I definitely think you need the bread and greek yogurt with this, although I’d probably eat bowls and bowls even without!
- Emily — July 8, 2014 @ 4:00 pm
  
  Thanks so much, Kim! The bread definitely rounds it out to make it more of a ‘meal’ 🙂
Cheryl — July 6, 2014 @ 10:46 pm Reply

It’s so funny you should mention your love of cilantro, because I am the polar opposite you were talking about! I HATE the stuff, lol. But I think parsley or basil would do great in this, and my mother has both in her garden, as well as cucumbers, tomatoes and jalapenos! So this might just go on the menu when the harvesting of these veggies begins! HUGS
- Emily — July 8, 2014 @ 4:00 pm
  
  YES, I totally knew that the cilantro haters were out there, lol! You can most definitely use parsley or basil and it would be fabulous!! It’s definitely one of those foods that I ‘get’ why people don’t like, but I just can’t get enough of the stuff 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by, Cheryl!!
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch — July 7, 2014 @ 12:46 am Reply

What a wonderful Gazpacho! I haven’t made any this year but I’m totally craving it now!
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katie | healthy seasonal recipes — July 7, 2014 @ 7:04 am Reply

So beautiful. Sharing it with my facebook peeps today Emily 😉
Julia — July 7, 2014 @ 11:18 am Reply

I had my first chunky gazpacho this weekend from a local natural food store and it was soooo good! I was seriously thinking I needed to get a recipe, and am so pleased you read my thoughts! Must try this asap!
- Emily — July 8, 2014 @ 3:58 pm
  
  I lOVE chunky gazpacho, and in fact, when I go out and I get one that is more pureed, I get all thrown off, lol!
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Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen — July 8, 2014 @ 4:01 pm Reply

That looks wonderful! I need to try my hand at making some this summer
Alice — July 8, 2014 @ 6:16 pm Reply

I haven’t seen this style of gazpacho before – intrigued!! Looks like a healthy way to stay cooled and fill up! Thanks for sharing!
Sarah @ SnixyKitchen — July 10, 2014 @ 9:57 pm Reply

Oh yum! I don’t envy the humidity where you are one bit, but if it means I get to have this gazpacho, I’ll come over for dinner.

(Except I’m a cilantro hater so all basil for me!)
Jamie | My Baking Addiction — July 10, 2014 @ 11:16 pm Reply

I used to loathe cilantro, but now I love the stuff! And even though I’m not a huge fan of tomatoes, I think I could totally get down with this gorgeous gazpacho!
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Robinn Spears — April 25, 2016 @ 7:33 pm Reply

Hi Emily. I have never tried gazpacho, but it looks so delicious!! I was wondering if this recipe can be doubled or even tripled as I would love to serve it at a party that I will be throwing in June. And hey, ya gotta love cilantro!!