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Green Cucumber Gazpacho Recipe

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This green cucumber gazpacho is a light, refreshing, and easy-to-make cold soup perfect for summer. Fresh garden vegetables including cucumbers, yellow tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro are blended into a smooth, vibrant green soup. A dollop of sour cream adds creaminess and a cool finish to this healthy dish.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 2 English cucumbers (about 2 pounds), peeled and deseeded if needed
  • 1 pound yellow tomatoes
  • ½ small red onion (start with ¼ if onion is large)
  • 1 jalapeno, destemmed and seeded (adjust amount to taste)
  • ½ cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 clove garlic

Other Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup sour cream for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Vegetables: Roughly chop the cucumbers, yellow tomatoes, and red onion into pieces manageable for your blender.
  2. Blend Ingredients: In a high-speed blender, combine the chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, half of the jalapeno, cilantro leaves, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, and kosher salt. Puree the mixture until completely smooth.
  3. Chill Soup: Transfer the blended gazpacho to a covered container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and the soup to be served cold.
  4. Season and Serve: Before serving, taste and adjust salt and pepper as desired. Add more jalapeno if you prefer a spicier flavor. Serve chilled with a dollop of sour cream and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

Notes

  • You need approximately 2 pounds of cucumber. Persian, English, or garden cucumbers are all suitable; peel and deseed as necessary.
  • If your red onion is large, begin with a quarter and increase according to taste.
  • Adjust jalapeno quantity to control the spiciness; this gazpacho is meant to be lightly spicy, not fiery hot.
  • Store leftover gazpacho in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir well before serving, as natural separation may occur.
  • Use a high-speed blender for a smooth consistency.

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