Summer Gazpacho with Garlic Cumin Sauce

Cool, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Summer Gazpacho with Garlic Cumin Sauce is the ultimate chilled soup for warm weather. Made with a medley of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, this no-cook recipe combines the essence of garden-fresh produce with a tangy kick of red wine vinegar and a smooth finish from extra virgin olive oil. What truly sets this gazpacho apart is the drizzle of homemade garlic cumin sauce, infused with earthy spices and a pop of bright lemon juice, elevating each spoonful to gourmet status. Perfect as a light appetizer or main dish, this easy-to-make soup is ready in just 30 minutes and best served ice-cold with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and a side of crusty bread. Ideal for summer entertaining or a healthy weeknight meal, this recipe is your go-to for a refreshing taste of Spain.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 large ripe tomatoes
• 1 large cucumber
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 cups tomato juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro leaves
• 1 slice bread (stale or fresh)
• 0.25 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Core and roughly chop the tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion. Set aside a small portion of each vegetable for garnish if desired.

Step 2

Place the chopped vegetables, 2 garlic cloves, stale bread (soaked in water for 2 minutes and squeezed), olive oil, red wine vinegar, tomato juice, salt, and black pepper into a blender.

Step 3

Blend until smooth, adjusting consistency with water if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning. If a smoother texture is preferred, strain through a fine-mesh sieve.

Step 4

Cover the gazpacho and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill and allow the flavors to meld.

Step 5

To prepare the garlic cumin sauce, finely mince the remaining garlic clove or use a garlic press. In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, cumin powder, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil until emulsified.

Step 6

Before serving, stir the gazpacho and ladle it into bowls. Garnish with the reserved diced vegetables and a drizzle of garlic cumin sauce.

Step 7

Sprinkle fresh parsley or cilantro over the top for added freshness. Optionally, serve with crusty bread on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2157.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	830.4

Total Fat 59.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3765.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.1g	0%
Total Sugars 47.5g
Protein 16.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 228.8mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 4336.1mg	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: 59.1%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 33.6%