What is gazpacho?
Gazpacho is the ultimate hot-weather treat, a tangy chilled soup made with raw ingredients. Typically it will have a tomato base, but you can really make it however you want! Go with a classic and start with tomatoes, then add in some spices, cucumbers, and anything else you want to add. As long as it’s liquid (maybe chunky, maybe smooth, depending on your preferences) and cold when you’re ready to eat, it’s exactly how it should be.
How long does it take to make summer soup?
The longest part of making gazpacho is also the hardest: waiting for all that deliciousness to chill enough. Otherwise it doesn’t take too long. You’ll want to prep your vegetables and fruits by removing any peels and seeds you can’t eat, cut it all up into chunks, and get it going in the blender or food processor. Then pop it in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes.
What equipment do I need to make summer soups?
Making gazpacho is a low lift. Rather than cooking these summer soups, a food processor or blender is all you really need to create tasty and refreshing soups that make the perfect starter for a summer dinner party, lunch or any meal just because it’s too hot to cook. You really just need to throw everything into the blender, give it a whiz and chill!
What should I serve with gazpacho?
Summer soups are a perfect side for pretty much anything you’d eat on a warm day. If you’re cooking out, they’ll keep your guests cool until the main course is ready. Try it with toast on top, chicken kabobs on the side, next to macaroni salad or even dip a grilled cheese sandwich into it—though that’s best for tomato-based gazpacho, because who doesn’t love grilled cheese and tomato soup?
How should gazpacho leftovers be stored?
Storing leftovers from your summer soup is super easy—just put it in the fridge if you’re going to eat it in the next few days. If you want it for longer, you can either store it in the freezer (in portions or one big container), or even put it into mason jars and can it for later. From variations on classic Spanish gazpacho, to trendy avocado soup, if you’re not already a fan of chilled soup on a hot day, this collection may just make you one! Up Next: 70 Delicious Grilled Chicken Recipes for Summer Get the recipe: Classic Gazpacho Soup. Get the recipe: Wolfgang Puck’s Carrot-Orange Gazpacho Get the recipe: Yogurt Soup With Chickpeas Get the recipe: Cold Cucumber Soup Get the recipe: Cold Zucchini Soup Get the recipe: Chilled Corn Soup with Apple. Get the recipe: Vegan Avocado Gazpacho Get the recipe: Beet Gazpacho Get the recipe: Chilled Cantaloupe Soup From A Chef’s Kitchen Get the recipe: Thick Summer Gazpacho Get the recipe: Chilled Cream of Basil Soup with Corn and Cucumber Salad Get the recipe: Chilled Green Gazpacho Soup Get the recipe: Cold Cucumber Soup Get the recipe: Thai Cucumber Avocado Soup with Cucumber Relish Get the recipe: Easy Spanish Gazpacho Get the recipe: Mango Gazpacho with Crab - Jalapeño Relish Get the recipe: Strawberry Gazpacho Get the recipe: Watermelon Gazpacho Get the recipe: Roasted Pepper Gazpacho Get the recipe: Very Veggie Gazpacho
