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Spanish Gazpacho with Cilantro and Jalapeño

Name: Spanish Gazpacho with Cilantro and Jalapeño
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Ripe tomatoes, 4, chopped; Cucumber, 1, peeled and diced; Red bell pepper, 1/2, chopped; Red onion, 1 small, chopped; Garlic cloves, 2, minced; Jalapeño, 1, seeded and chopped; Fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup, chopped; Red wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons; Extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; Tomato juice, 1/2 cup; Lime juice, 2 tablespoons

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

4.7(673 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·June 19, 2025

Spanish Gazpacho with Cilantro and Jalapeño — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Gazpacho Base

For the Flavor Infusion

For the Seasoning

For the Finishing Touch

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 171 kcal
Protein: 1.8 g
Carbs: 11.8 g
Fat: 13.73 g
Fiber: 2.7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 682 kcal
Protein: 7.3 g
Carbs: 47.3 g
Fat: 54.9 g
Fiber: 10.8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Ripe tomatoes 4, chopped	100	4	22	0.5	6
Cucumber 1, peeled and diced	16	0.7	4	0.1	1
Red bell pepper 1/2, chopped	12	0.4	3	0.1	1
Red onion 1 small, chopped	28	0.8	6.5	0.1	1.5
Garlic cloves 2, minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
Jalapeño 1, seeded and chopped	4	0.1	1	0.1	0.2
Fresh cilantro 1/4 cup, chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons	3	0	0.1	0	0
Extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup	477	0	0	54	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper to taste	3	0.1	0.8	0.1	0.3
Tomato juice 1/2 cup	21	0.6	5	0.1	0.5
Lime juice 2 tablespoons	8	0.1	2.7	0	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Gazpacho Base

1
Combine vegetables
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
2
Transfer to blender
Transfer the vegetable mixture to a blender or food processor.
3
Blend until smooth
Blend until smooth and well combined.

Infusing the Flavor

1
Add aromatics
Add the minced garlic, chopped jalapeño, and fresh cilantro to the blender.
Tip: Ensure the jalapeño seeds are removed, or the soup may become too spicy.
2
Add vinegar and blend
Pour in the red wine vinegar and blend again until everything is well mixed.
3
Season and finalize
Season with salt and black pepper, then blend for a few more seconds.

How to Make Spanish Gazpacho with Cilantro and Jalapeño

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Blending
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2
Chilling
Transfer the gazpacho to the fridge for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
3
Adjusting Taste
Before serving, adjust seasoning if necessary.