Speedy Gazpacho

A refreshing Spanish-style cold soup made with fresh cucumber, bell peppers, and tomatoes, blended with fire-roasted salsa for an extra kick. Perfect for hot summer days.

6 servings
2 hr 10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 whole English hothouse cucumber
  • 1 whole large red bell pepper
  • 2 cups bottled tomato juice
  • 1 can diced tomatoes in juice
  • 1 container fire-roasted tomato salsa
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Working in 2 batches and using on/off turns, finely chop cucumber and bell pepper in processor. Add 2 cups tomato juice and remaining ingredients; blend to coarse puree. Season to taste with salt. Transfer to bowl. Cover and chill 2 hours for flavors to develop. Mix in more tomato juice by 1/4 cupfuls if too spicy.

    130 min