Traditional recipes always spark my creativity, and this one was born from a memorable trip to San Sebastian in Northern Spain — where gazpacho is practically an art form. This version is refreshingly simple, letting each ingredient shine on its own. With peak-season produce straight from the farmers market and no need to turn on the stove, it’s the essence of effortless, warm-weather cooking.

Step by Step Instructions

Basque-style gazpacho served in a white bowl, topped with olive oil and fresh basil

Basque Gazpacho

© Chef Laura Bonicelli
Inspired by the fresh flavors of San Sebastian, this Basque Gazpacho is a chilled tomato-based soup bursting with ripe produce and vibrant Mediterranean character. With its rustic texture and a drizzle of olive oil on top, it’s like a salad in a glass — perfect for warm days or as a refreshing first course.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course MM-Blue, Soups and Stews, Starters
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 4
Calories 160 kcal

Ingredients
  

gazpacho

  • 2 pounds fresh ripe tomatoes blanched, peeled, and diced
  • 1 medium cucumber peeled and diced
  • 1/2 yellow pepper seeded and diced
  • 2 slices white bread chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste

For garnish

  • extra virgin olive oil
  • fresh basil leaves

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, bread, olive oil, vinegar, and garlic. Transfer to a blender to blend until smooth, 30 seconds. Or pulse to your desired consistency for a more rustic texture.
  • Serve, chilled, in small bowls. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and freshly chopped basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 61mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword basil, bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes
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