Spring Green Gazpacho

As the seasons change, our taste buds crave lighter, fresher flavors. This Spring Green Gazpacho is the perfect remedy, blending the sweetness of cucumbers, bell peppers, and tomatoes with the brightness of parsley, mint, and a hint of smokiness from smoked paprika.

Chilled to perfection, it’s a refreshing oasis on a warm day.

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced fresh cucumber
• 2 cups diced fresh bell peppers
• 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
• 1 cup diced fresh celery
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 cup diced fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup diced fresh mint
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups vegetable broth

Instructions

Blend the diced cucumber, bell peppers, tomatoes, celery, red onion, parsley, mint, and garlic in a blender or food processor until coarsely chopped.

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add the smoked paprika and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Add the chopped vegetable mixture, vegetable broth, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the pot.

Stir to combine.

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let cook for 20-25 minutes or until the flavors have melded together and the soup has slightly thickened.

Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Chill the gazpacho in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Serve cold, garnished with chopped fresh herbs or a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

Notes

Use a high-speed blender or food processor to get the best results for blending the vegetables.

You can also add other vegetables like zucchini, carrots, or avocado to customize the gazpacho to your taste.

For a creamier gazpacho, add a little bit of Greek yogurt or sour cream before chilling.

If you prefer a clearer soup, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before serving.

You can make this gazpacho ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Let it come to room temperature before reheating or serving cold.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 114
• Total Fat: 4g
• Saturated Fat: 0.5g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 450mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 20g
• Dietary Fiber: 4g
• Sugars: 8g
• Protein: 3g