Spanish Gazpacho with Cilantro and Jalapeño

Name: Spanish Gazpacho with Cilantro and Jalapeño
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Ripe tomatoes; Cucumber; Red bell pepper; Red onion; Garlic cloves; Jalapeño; Fresh cilantro; Red wine vinegar; Extra virgin olive oil; Salt; Black pepper; Tomato juice; Lime juice

A refreshing twist on a traditional cold Spanish soup

This Spanish Gazpacho with Cilantro and Jalapeño offers a zesty and vibrant flavor profile, perfect for a light and cooling meal.

1 h 10 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Gazpacho Base

Ripe tomatoes

4, chopped

Cucumber

1, peeled and diced

Red bell pepper

1/2, chopped

Red onion

1 small, chopped

For the Flavor Infusion

Garlic cloves

2, minced

Jalapeño

1, seeded and chopped

Fresh cilantro

1/4 cup, chopped

Red wine vinegar

3 tablespoons

For the Seasoning

Extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

For the Finishing Touch

Tomato juice

1/2 cup

Lime juice

2 tablespoons

Preparation

Preparing the Gazpacho Base

Combine vegetables

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.

Transfer to blender

Transfer the vegetable mixture to a blender or food processor.

Blend until smooth

Blend until smooth and well combined.

Infusing the Flavor

Add aromatics

Add the minced garlic, chopped jalapeño, and fresh cilantro to the blender.

Ensure the jalapeño seeds are removed, or the soup may become too spicy.

Add vinegar and blend

Pour in the red wine vinegar and blend again until everything is well mixed.

Season and finalize

Season with salt and black pepper, then blend for a few more seconds.

Cooking Process

Blending

Blend all ingredients until smooth.

Chilling

Transfer the gazpacho to the fridge for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.

Adjusting Taste

Before serving, adjust seasoning if necessary.

Plating & Serving