Classic Gazpacho with Homemade Croutons
Cold Summer Soup
Shortly after, my mom recreated this cold, tomato soup at home. Back then, my favorite elements were the slightly salty croutons which she made by sautéing cubes of a baguette in butter. But now a combination of the veggie garnish with the slightly spicy tomato puree is what I consider pure bliss.
I’ve updated my mom’s classic gazpacho recipe by adding a wee bit of hot sauce, and switching out the red wine vinegar for champagne vinegar…only because I had a higher quality version of the latter in my pantry. I hope this gazpacho will become a new summer favorite for you, too.
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Classic Gazpacho with Homemade Croutons
A spectacular cold tomato soup garnished with vegetables and homemade croutons.
Ingredients
- 1 pound can of tomatoes (or fresh peeled and seeded garden tomatoes)
- 20 ounces tomato juice
- 1/2 cucumber, chopped
- 1/4 green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, or to taste, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Diced cucumbers, bell peppers, homemade croutons
Instructions
- Diced cucumbers, bell peppers, homemade croûtons to garnish (sauté bread cubes in butter until browned)
- Add all ingredients, except garnishes, to blender or food processor. Puree. Chill. Serve cold with diced veggies and croutons.
Recipe Notes
To make homemade croutons, saute bread cubes in a combination of butter and olive oil with a sprinkle of salt.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Amount Per Serving | As Served |
| Calories 120kcal Calories from fat 86 | |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Sodium 292mg | 12% |
| Carbohydrate 9g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 2g | |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g |
| Sat Fat | Less than | 25g |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | |
Old photo from early blog days, circa 2011
I now see where you got your cooking talent from!
I’ve never made this soup before, but it looks great and nice and refreshing during the hot summer months.
Love the fried croutons on top, but then I love anything with fried croutons on top! The addition of spice is right up my street too, lovely!!
How refreshing on a hot day like today. Another great way to use up tomatoes, we can substitute the canned tomato for fresh?
I *heart* gazpacho – I would happily drink this by the gallon Lizzy. Hope you enjoyed your break. I’m a bit behind in my reading due to terrible internet service – hope to catch up over the next few days.
I am not sure about the name of the recipe but its a lovely tomato soup for me. My hubby will love it with toasted bread.
We have always eaten cold fruit soups for the summer this sounds like it needs to be added to the list!
Great summer soup for these last remaining warm days.
Nice interview. I must try that peach or apple crisp with vanilla ice cream that you menion.
I have really just become a fan of cold soup this summer. My mother-in-law made a fantastic version with lots of fresh herbs, it was delicious and yours sounds awesome too…love the champagne vinegar addition!
Love the gazpacho … Looks so pretty!!
Great interview, Lizzy!!
The soup looks so yummy, but for some reason I have never been able to wrap my head around “cold soups”. My brain thinks every soup will be hot, so when I taste it, I’m thrown for a loop.
I think it’s time for some reconditioning. 😉
Looks delightful!
Great looking soup and lovely photographs.
My husband is such a tomato fanatic, so this is perfect. He will be so happy and this particular recipe does look extra special. Glad you posted this.
What nice gazpacho dear Lizzy!! gloria
I have never tried gazpacho before. Such a great color, I will have to try it sometime. Great interview!
What a perfect soup for the hot temps we are having here again!
Ah Swiss gazpacho lol? That is funny. Your version looks excellent, I love it in the summer. Champagne vinegar is a nice touch!
flavourful gazpacho looks colourful
Yum!
I haven’t made Gazpacho for years. I will have to give it another go when the weather warms up.
BTW loved your Meyer Lemon Trifle, it looks delicious, I have bookmarked that one too 🙂
This looks fabulous and I LOVE gazpacho! I like food memories attached to certain dishes. Headed over to check your interview now!
Looks perfect! And I really enjoyed reading your interview!
i love this all time…yummy one
I’ve prepared gazpacho, but with fresh tomatoes, and was delicious … the perfect appetizer for summer dinners with friends! Beautiful post Lizzy 🙂
There was a fabulous Mexican restaurant in my college town and their shrimp cocktail was actually gazpacho with shrimp in it served in one of those beer goblets. It was my absolute favorite thing to order! I miss it so much, because we haven’t found a good Mexican place in the three years we’ve lived in Wichita. 🙁 I guess I should try it at home!
Gazpacho is such a lovely summer treat. I remember trying it as a young girl and being so surprised by the temperature and the taste! Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe, my sweet friend. I hope you have a wonderful Sunday. I’m smiling and my stomach is growling now 🙂
What a refreshing soup for this season! I’ll try this out for lunch this week.
I must say that this recipe is no correct.The gazpacho must have pepper and garlic, and not onion, not tabasco not even juice of tomato, and the bread must be fried in olive oil. You have done a delicious soup of tomato, but not gazpacho.