As the heat of the summer continues, I celebrate it with a simple ode to the season by experimenting with riffs on the classic gazpacho. There are so many variations you can make with gazpacho, but I’m saving the best for last. I’ve already created a salmorejo Cordobes, from the Southern city of Cordoba in Spain, which features a little tang and some boiled eggs. Last week, I made a traditional gazpacho, which called the usual voices into the chorus– tomatoes, cucumbers, undercurrents of spice, a splash of citrus and a grace note of green. This week, the beautiful ripe yellow tomatoes were begging to be picked up and I bought a gorgeous yellow pepper to match. I needed a little spice so I added a full jalapeno this time, a cucumber to cut the heat and of course my old friends garlic, cilantro and onions. No lime this time. Instead, a touch of oil, a dash of salt, a blitz in the blender and this whimsical sun-kissed gazpacho drew me into the summer spirit once again, Spanish-style and refreshed in under twenty minutes.
Ingredients:
- 5 yellow tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
- 1 yellow pepper, seeded
- 1 orange pepper, seeded (optional)
- 1 handful cilantro
- salt to taste
- 1/8 cup oil
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 yellow onion
Directions:
Combine all the ingredients in a blender, leaving a handful of finely chopped yellow or orange pepper, a handful of finely chopped cucumber and a few pieces of cilantro for garnish. Blend until completely smooth. Put in freezer for about 15 minutes. Serve chilled adding the garnish in the middle upon plating. Buen provecho!
Excellent, I’ve never made a yellow one before – sounds like another one I could over indulge in 😉
Thanks, mad Dog. I think the yellow tomatoes are a little sweeter so the soup has more flavor.
Ooh that’s so beautiful – cheers me up just to look at it! I made a green one which was good too – I felt like I was vitamin packed after eating/drinking it! Loved reading about your kitchen and the spice rack….hysterical, I salute you for your perseverance in the kitchen.
Ha! Thank you. A green gazpacho. . sounds yummy. What goes into that? Feel free to link if you have a post.
Hope this works – http://wp.me/p1hSAl-fy
Doesn’t look like a proper link but fingers crossed! It was packed with lots of veggies from our veggie garden.
Beautiful. Can’t wait to try this!
Thanks! I hope you love it.
Gazpacho looks very tasty. Beautiful photos!
Thank you, Fae!
This is a stunning gazpacho, Amanda! I’ve only seen red versionsand I love the look of this one. It sounds quite delicious and refreshing in addition to being so pretty!
Thanks so much, Hannah. I love hearing from you. Your dishes always looks so delicious. You should check out the white one I just made!