Speedy Gazpacho

Name: Speedy Gazpacho
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole English hothouse cucumber; 1 whole large red bell pepper; 2 cups bottled tomato juice; 1 can diced tomatoes in juice; 1 container fire-roasted tomato salsa; 1 cup roasted red peppers; ½ cup fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

A refreshing Spanish-style cold soup made with fresh cucumber, bell peppers, and tomatoes, blended with fire-roasted salsa for an extra kick. Perfect for hot summer days.

6 servings

2 hr 10 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 whole English hothouse cucumber
•1 whole large red bell pepper
•2 cups bottled tomato juice
•1 can diced tomatoes in juice
•1 container fire-roasted tomato salsa
•1 cup roasted red peppers
•½ cup fresh cilantro
•2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Cooking Instructions

1.
Working in 2 batches and using on/off turns, finely chop cucumber and bell pepper in processor. Add 2 cups tomato juice and remaining ingredients; blend to coarse puree. Season to taste with salt. Transfer to bowl. Cover and chill 2 hours for flavors to develop. Mix in more tomato juice by 1/4 cupfuls if too spicy.
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