V 8 Gazpacho

Refreshingly light and bursting with vibrant flavors, this V8 Gazpacho is a no-cook, chilled soup perfect for warm weather or a healthy appetizer year-round. Made with nutrient-packed V8 vegetable juice, crisp English cucumber, juicy Roma tomatoes, and a colorful medley of red and green bell peppers, this recipe combines simplicity with bold, garden-fresh taste. With a hint of tang from red wine vinegar, a touch of richness from olive oil, and a customizable kick from optional hot sauce, this gazpacho is as versatile as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time and enhanced by a blend of chunky and smooth textures, this dish shines after chilling and mingling in the refrigerator for ultimate flavor depth. Serve in chilled bowls with a cucumber garnish, parsley, or a drizzle of olive oil for a stunning and nutritious presentation. Perfect for low-effort entertaining or a refreshing, veggie-forward meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups V8 vegetable juice
• 1 large English cucumber
• 3 medium Roma tomatoes
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 2 small Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.

Step 2

Peel and finely chop the cucumber. Reserve half for garnish if desired.

Step 3

Dice the Roma tomatoes, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion into small, even pieces.

Step 4

Mince the garlic cloves finely.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, and garlic.

Step 6

Pour in the V8 juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce if using. Stir well.

Step 7

Add salt, black pepper, and finely chopped parsley. Mix to combine.

Step 8

For a smoother texture, transfer half the mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Then mix it back into the bowl with the chunky portion for a perfect balance of textures.

Step 9

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled. This allows the flavors to blend.

Step 10

Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or vinegar if needed.

Step 11

Serve in chilled bowls or glasses. Optionally, garnish with reserved cucumber, a drizzle of olive oil, or more chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1880.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	650.6

Total Fat 29.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5083.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.3g	0%
Total Sugars 45.3g
Protein 15.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 220.2mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 3584.5mg	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: 40.1%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 50.5%