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Classic Gazpacho Soup

Classic Gazpacho

A southern classic, Gazpacho is a refreshing, chilled, summer time soup.
Servings: 8 Cups

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 lbs Tomatoes peeled, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/2 lb English Cucumber 1/2 inch chopped
  • 1 cup Red Onion peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 Red Pepper cored, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 Yellow Pepper cored, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 cup Tomato Juice
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 tsp Cumin ground
  • 1 tsp Coriander ground
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 6 Dashes Tabasco Hot Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro minced
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Italian Parsley minced
  • Kosher Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • Sour Cream for garnish - optional

Method
 

  1. In a food processor or with a stick blender, puree the tomatoes lightly, leaving somewhat chunky.
  2. In a large stainless steel bowl, combine the tomatoes with all the ingredients except the cilantro and parsley.
  3. Stir until well blended and all the ingredients are mixed together.
  4. Add the cilantro and parsley and mix.
  5. Adjust all the seasoning if need.
  6. Chill the soup, covered, for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

Chef Tip: The cumin and coriander can be purchased in seed form and tasted in a small sauté pan. Then place in a spice grinder and grind until coarsely ground.
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