Classic Spicy Gazpacho

This is a guest post from one of our absolute FAVORITE local bloggers, Tara, at Lace & Grace! Enjoy!

Classic Spicy Gazpacho

Gazpacho- a chilled soup made from raw vegetables, usually served as an appetizer. Origination- Spain.

Growing up, my father frequently ordered gazpacho when we dined out. At home, he would attempt his own version and it always turned out fantastic.

I quickly fell in love with the flavor and freshness of the dish- plus a soup you can eat in the summer time to cool you off? I am game.

With the scorching heat we have been having here in Maryland, I decided to give this classic a try, but threw in some hot sauce and jalapeno to add some kick.

This recipe can be made in a matter of minutes and cleanup is a breeze.

Check out the super simple recipe below!  Enjoy!

** if you are looking for a cold, tomato-less cold soup- head on over to my blog to get the recipe for the Chilled Cucumber & Dill Soup!

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Classic Spicy Gazpacho

Ingredients

• 1 12 oz can of diced tomatoes
• ½ cup of tomato juice
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon sour cream or Greek Yogurt
• Juice of 1 lemon
• ½ jalapeno seeded and minced
• 2 sticks celery chopped
• ½ zucchini sliced
• ½ cucumber sliced
• ¼ red onion chopped (reserve some for garnish)
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 to matillo
• ¼ cup parsley
• 2 Tbsp fresh dill
• 2 scallions chopped
• Handful of chives chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

• Directions
• Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until all ingredients are mixed and fairly smooth (leave some chunk in there)
• Add a bit of water if too thick; add a bit more sour cream if too runny
• Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving
• Garnish with sour cream, red onion and dill

Thank you to Tara from Lace & Grace Blog for this yummy recipe!

Tara is a born and raised Fredericktonian and loves sharing all about her travels, food experiences and fun events at her lifestyle blog Lace & Grace. She lives with her Husband and two pups, Cha Cha & Hoover. In her spare time, she loves to be outside, explore new places, entertain friends/family and go antiquing.