Chia's Gazpacho

Elevate your summer entertaining game with *Chia's Gazpacho*, a refreshing twist on the classic chilled Spanish soup! This vibrant recipe pairs juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper with the nutritional power of chia seeds, offering a unique blend of bold flavors and superfood benefits. The chia seeds, soaked until they achieve a gel-like consistency, add a subtly creamy texture while boosting fiber and omega-3 content. Enhanced with garlic, red wine vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil, this no-cook gazpacho comes together in just 20 minutes and is effortlessly versatile—thicken it with a slice of bread or keep it light and silky. Served chilled and garnished with fresh parsley, this healthy, gluten-free (optional) soup is perfect for hot summer days. A must-try recipe for lovers of nutrient-packed, plant-based cuisine!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Chia seeds
• 1 cup Water
• 6 medium Tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup Chilled water
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 slice Bread (optional, for thickening)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine chia seeds with 1 cup of water. Stir well and let sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the chia seeds to hydrate and form a gel-like consistency.

Step 2

While the chia seeds are soaking, core and chop the tomatoes into quarters. Peel the cucumber and chop it into chunks. Seed and dice the red bell pepper. Peel and roughly chop the red onion and garlic.

Step 3

In a blender, add the tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and chilled water.

Step 4

Blend the mixture until smooth. If you prefer a thicker gazpacho, you can add the optional bread slice into the blender and blend again until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Once smooth, add the hydrated chia seeds to the blender. Blend for a few seconds to evenly distribute the chia seeds throughout the gazpacho.

Step 6

Taste the gazpacho and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or vinegar to your liking.

Step 7

Transfer the gazpacho to a covered container and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and fully chill.

Step 8

Before serving, give the gazpacho a good stir to redistribute the chia seeds. Pour into bowls or glasses and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 9

Serve chilled and enjoy this nutrient-packed, refreshing summer soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1884.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1009.2

Total Fat 69.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2573.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.3g	0%
Total Sugars 35.8g
Protein 19.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 417.9mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 2945.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.9%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 33.7%