Thermomix Gazpacho Andaluz

Gazpacho in a wood bowl with salsa on top.

5 from 66 votes!

Make this simple and delicious Gazpacho Andaluz in just minutes. A refreshing and tasty cold soup perfect for a hot summer's day. Using a combination of fresh tomatoes, simple vegetables, sherry vinegar and olive oil. No cooking is needed. Just mix, chill and serve as-is or with fresh herbs and crunchy fresh salsa.

Prep Time10

Chilling Time2

Total Time2 10

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Spanish food

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Recipe Category: Low Carb

Servings: people

Calories: 94kcal

Author: Megan Ellam

Equipment

Ingredients

700 g Roma tomatoes (1.5lb) cut into halves
225 g cucumber (0.5lb) deseeded
40 g day-old sourdough crust removed, optional
1/2 medium green capsicum / bell pepper cored
1 golden shallot coarsely chopped, or ½ red onion
2 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or tarragon vinegar
1 teaspoon salt flakes
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin or smoked paprika
Optional garnishes - olive oil parmesan, (chopped cucumber, tomato & onion), fresh parsley or coriander, diced watermelon or apple

Instructions

CONVENTIONAL METHOD

DESEED - Use a spoon to deseed the tomatoes. Discard or reserve the seeds for another recipe.
MIX - Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor. Puree 2 minutes until very smooth. Taste and adjust any seasoning.
225 g cucumber, 40 g day-old sourdough, 1/2 medium green capsicum / bell pepper, 1 golden shallot, 2 cloves garlic, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt flakes, 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin or smoked paprika
CHILL - for 3-4 hours until very cold. Serve in a glass or bowl with garnishes.

THERMOMIX® METHOD

DESEED - Use a spoon to deseed the tomatoes. Discard or reserve the seeds for another recipe.
MIX - Place all ingredients into mixer; puree 3 min/speed 10. Taste and adjust any seasoning.
225 g cucumber, 40 g day-old sourdough, 1/2 medium green capsicum / bell pepper, 1 golden shallot, 2 cloves garlic, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt flakes, 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin or smoked paprika
CHILL - for 3-4 hours until very cold. Serve in a glass or bowl with garnishes.

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Notes

INGREDIENTS

The best gazpacho recipes use fresh ingredients. Fresh tomatoes over canned tomatoes, fresh herbs (not dried), and great quality olive oil and sherry vinegar, where possible.

Tomatoes - I use fresh ripe tomatoes. Heirloom tomatoes are great if in season and affordable, but any tomato will do. I remove the seeds and use Roma tomatoes are they are fleshy and less watery than many varieties.

Bread - the 40g of sourdough has not been calculated into the nutritional value of this recipe. It adds an extra 3g net carbs per serve if you add it. For our grain-free low-carb community, you can use any low carb bread you prefer or leave it out completely.

Olive oil - use a good-quality extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil.

Seasoning - adjust the seasoning to taste. Tomato and cold tomato soup recipes love salt and plenty of black pepper.

Cumin - I love this addition of ground cumin to the soup. For me, it makes the soup more authentic and flavorsome.

HOW TO SERVE GAZPACHO ANDALUZ

Gazpacho can be served in a glass, a shot glass, or a bowl. It can be served as an appetizer or light meal.

When serving in a bowl; make sure to have some garnishes to sprinkle over. Things like hard-boiled egg, Jamon (Spanish cured ham), diced onions, diced green peppers, fresh herbs, croutons or sour cream. Oh, and I love mine served with crushed ice... it is so good!

BLENDERS & FOOD PROCESSORS

I use a Thermomix to make the Gazpacho as it is a high powdered blender. I have made this in the TM5 and TM6. You can use a Magimix, or similar alternative to a Thermomix.

Any high-powered blender or food processor like Vitamix, Blendtec or Ninja are all great brands.

Note: I am not affiliated with Thermomix® I just love using this appliance.

NUTRITION AND SERVING SIZE

The nutritional information has been calculated based on 6 serves (without garnishes). These numbers will increase or decrease depending on how many portions are made and serving size.

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