Cucumber Gazpacho

Name: Cucumber Gazpacho
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Tomatillos; Cucumber; Jalapeño; Garlic; Fresh cilantro; Extra-virgin olive oil; White wine vinegar or lime juice; Sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Charred corn optional, for topping; Diced tomato optional, for topping; Diced cucumber optional, for topping; Fresh mint optional, for topping; Hemp seeds optional, for topping; Microgreens optional, for topping; Avocado optional, for topping; Crispy tortilla strips optional, for topping

A cold, tart, green gazpacho built on cucumber and tomatillos — blended smooth and topped with crunchy vegetables and fresh herbs.

DifficultyEasyTotal time30 minServes4

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Overview

Prep30 min

Cook0 min

Total30 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

Equipment

Blender
Knife and cutting board
Bowls

Method

Prepare the tomatillos

Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse them well.

Chop the vegetables

Chop the cucumber, tomatillos, and jalapeño.

Load the blender

Add them to a blender with garlic, cilantro, olive oil, acid, salt, and pepper.

Blend

Blend until completely smooth.

Taste and adjust

Taste and adjust the salt, acidity, and heat.

Chill

Chill until cold.

Serve

Pour into bowls and add your preferred toppings.

Finish

Finish with a drizzle of olive oil.

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Tips

NoteGazpacho needs to be properly cold. I think the same soup tastes completely different after an hour in the refrigerator.

NoteAnd save some crunchy vegetables for the top. Texture makes a cold blended soup much more satisfying.

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Nutrition

AllergensNone of the major allergens in the base recipe

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Storage

RefrigeratorUp to 3 days in a sealed jar; stir well and taste for salt before serving, as it mellows as it sits.

Frequently asked

Can I make it less spicy?+

Yes — remove the jalapeño seeds or use half, then taste and adjust.

Is it better the next day?+

It does need to be thoroughly chilled, and the flavors settle after an hour. It holds well for a few days.

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Prepare the tomatillos

Chop the vegetables

Load the blender

Blend

Taste and adjust

Chill

Serve

Finish

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