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A spoonful of gazpacho held above a bowl of gazpacho garnished with diced vegetables and herbs.

Classic Gazpacho

Chef Jenn
Classic Gazpacho is a cold Spanish-inspired soup made with tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and vibrant seasonings. Quick to make and even better after chilling, it’s the perfect warm-weather dish or make-ahead meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine Mediterranean, Spanish-Inspired
Servings 6 servings
Calories 113 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pound ripe tomatoes cored and chopped
  • 1 small cucumber peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 1 small red bell pepper seeded and coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin optional
  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or more to taste
  • fresh basil or parsley chopped for garnish

Optional garnishes

  • cucumber diced
  • tomato
  • red bell pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin (if using), tomato juice, lemon juice, sugar, and Tabasco into a blender.
  • Blend on high until the mixture is silky and fully combined.
  • Pour into a container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors come together.
  • Once chilled, taste and adjust the seasoning—add more salt, vinegar, or hot sauce if you like it bolder.
  • Serve cold with chopped herbs and, if you like, extra diced vegetables on top. A drizzle of olive oil adds a great finish.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Choose the ripest tomatoes you can find—they’re key to the flavor.
  • For a chunkier texture, blend in short bursts instead of going smooth.
  • If you prefer a silky finish, strain the soup through a fine mesh strainer.
  • Want it spicier? Add extra Tabasco or a touch of cayenne.
  • Gazpacho tastes even better the next day after a night in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 419mgPotassium: 549mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1934IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword classic gazpacho, cold soup, Spanish gazpacho, summer recipes, tomato cucumber soup
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