Vegan Gazpacho

This super simple Vegan Gazpacho is refreshing and light for hot summer days. It’s chock full of veggies with a hint of heat.

This vegan gazpacho recipe is straight from my recipe box. Remember those? This one comes from my mom. She was known among her family and friends as an awesome cook!

My whole family is in love with this recipe! It’s so easy to make, has great flavor with all the fresh veggies, and can be customized to each person’s desired heat. I like it spicy, and the kids like it mild.

Enjoy this cold soup with crusty whole-grain garlic bread for dipping!

Variations

Smooth: If you prefer a smooth gazpacho, process until you reach your desired consistency.

Fresh Tomatoes: If you’d prefer to use fresh tomatoes, I recommend tomatoes on the vine or Roma tomatoes. You don’t need to peel them but remove the core and seeds.

What Is Gazpacho?

Like so many recipes, gazpacho has many different varieties. I call this one the super simple variety! Gazpacho is a cold soup that originated in the southern region of Spain. It is traditionally made from blended raw vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, and garlic, combined with olive oil and vinegar. But there are many different varieties. Below are a few ways to prepare and serve gazpacho.

Chunky: Some gazpacho has big chunks of vegetables.

Smooth: Another type of gazpacho is completely smooth. The vegetables are added to a food processor and processed until thoroughly combined and smooth, then topped with toasted bread or croutons.

Blended with Bread: Some gazpacho recipes call for bread blended with the vegetables to give it a thicker, creamier texture.

Different Fruits or Vegetables: There are variations using fruit such as mangoes or raspberries. Other vegetable variations include avocado, corn, and zucchini.

Why You’ll Love this Vegan Gazpacho

• Super Simple Vegan Soup Recipe
• Only seven simple ingredients
• Light, cool, and refreshing for hot summer days
• Whole food plant-based ingredients
• Loaded with veggies
• Oil-free
• Gluten-Free
• Done in 10 minutes
• It makes a great starter
• Beautiful colors

Ingredients You’ll Need

Diced Tomatoes: You can get either diced or crushed.

Green Pepper: Use organic if possible.

Red Onion: I prefer red onion for color and flavor but you can also use any onion you have on hand.

Cucumber: I use an English cucumber. No need to peel.

Red Wine Vinegar: If you don’t have red wine vinegar, you can use white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.

Salt and Pepper: To taste.

Red Pepper Flakes: Adjust to your spice preference.

Tools and Equipment You’ll Need

Food Processor: This is a must to make this gazpacho in minutes. Alternatively, you’ll need to finely chop your ingredients.

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How to Make Vegan Gazpacho

1. Roughly chop onion, cucumber, and green pepper.
2. Place the can of diced tomatoes, roughly chopped vegetables, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a food processor. Process until combined.
3. Transfer to a large glass container and chill until ready to serve.

Recipe Tips

• If you have a small food processor you may need to make this in two batches. Add half of the ingredients each time, then transfer to a large serving bowl, and stir together.
• Do not over process. You still want there to be chunks of vegetables to give it texture. It only takes a few pulses to combine.
• Use fresh organic vegetables whenever possible.
• Use crushed or diced tomatoes. Diced tomatoes create chunkier tomatoes, while crushed tomatoes are smoother.

Serving Suggestions

Gazpacho is a Spanish soup. It pairs nicely with other Spanish recipes. Vegan Paella would be the perfect accompaniment.

I enjoy gazpacho as a light main dish with some crusty whole-grain bread and a light leafy green salad.

If you’d like this dish to be a little heartier, I suggest pairing it alongside this vegan black bean quinoa burger or a similar vegan burger.

Looking for a refreshing drink to pair with this recipe? You’ve got to try this light sugar-free Watermelon Mocktail!

Suggested Toppings

• Vegan sour cream
• Dairy-free plain yogurt
• Fresh chopped cucumbers
• Fresh parsley
• Croutons or toasted cubed bread

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