Tomato Gazpacho is a light, refreshing soup perfect for summer. A great way to use up your fresh summer tomatoes
I've never been a huge tomato fan unlike everyone else in my family.
Tomatoes are aplenty in our house every summer. I mean like buckets of tomatoes. These people {yes, I'm calling my family "these people"} aren't kidding around when it comes to their tomatoes.
When we get together during the summer, usually at my grandparents' bay house, everyone brings tomatoes. It's a little insane (in my non-tomato loving opinion).
Since I am surrounded by tomatoes I've just recently started enjoying a juicy, ripe, deep red, delicious summer tomato.
I've had a revelation: A really good tomato is, in fact, really good, and now I know why everyone raves about summer tomatoes...
In an effort to use some of the abundant tomatoes populating our household, I made this gazpacho.
It's refreshing and light and great for lunch or as a first course at dinner.
Even if you still aren't apart of the tomato loving camp, you'll enjoy this summer-time soup.
Fresh Tomato Gazpacho
Ingredients
- 3 large tomatoes cored & diced {be sure to save the juices from tomatoes while chopping}
- 2 medium red bell peppers or yellow, diced
- 1 T jalapeno minced
- 1 english cucumbers seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup Vidalia onion diced, about half of an onion
- 2 clove garlic minced
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 4 cups low-sodium tomato juice
- 1/4 cup red vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley
- 1 T lime juice or lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 avocado sliced
Instructions
- In a plastic or glass bowl, stir together tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeño, cucumber, onion, and garlic. Sprinkle salt on top and let sit about 10-15 minutes.
- Add tomato juice, vinegar, parsley, lime juice, and hot sauce. Gently stir.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
- Top each serving with 1/2 tsp olive oil. Serve with avocado slices on top.
Today is my two favorite little friends' birthdays!! Happy Birthday!
Tomorrow I'll have a recipe for a birthday cake & some pictures from their adorable 3rd birthday celebration 🙂
Meme
Kimberly@Five Little Chefs says
I have never made gazpho but this looks really good! I think my Little Chefs can make this! I'd love for you to link up at Fantastic Thursday.
memeinge says
This was my first experience making gazpacho, and I'd say it's well worth it. It's pretty easy to make & perfect for summer
diane Balch says
I've never made it either... really looks like a wonderful soup for a hot summer night. I would love if you would share this recipe on my foodie friday party today.
memeinge says
Thanks! You should try it!
Michelle says
I've never made a gazpacho but this looks delicious! Thanks for sharing at Creative Thursday. Have a wonderful weekend.
memeinge says
Thank you! You need to try it because it's perfect for summer 🙂
Christine says
I so HAVE to try this!! I've never had gazpacho before.. YUM!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality! I can't wait to see what you link up this evening!
memeinge says
You need to try it soon! It's so delicious & easy