Refreshing Cherry Tomato Soup Recipe

If you are still on the lookout for the best tomato gazpacho, then you have to keep trying our cold Spanish soup recipes.

A big fan favorite among Andalusians is the cherry tomato soup, a delicious and creative take on the classic gazpacho.

In this article, you will get all the information that you need to make this recipe, plus some extra tips for storing, serving, and ingredients substitutions that will take your soup to the next level.

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Background of the Dish

The traditional Spanish gazpacho was created in Southern Spain during the Middle Ages, and the original recipe only had tomatoes, onion, olive oil, and garlic.

While back then everything was crushed with the help of a mortar and pestle, nowadays instead of an intense arm workout, you can prepare it with a blender or a food processor.

That wasn’t the only change to the classic dish, because some of its first alternatives were the different cherry tomato gazpacho recipes, and here you will learn how to make it.

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Things You’ll Need for Cherry Tomato Soup

To prepare the cherry tomato soup you will need cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, and olive oil as the main ingredients.

As well as most of the gazpacho recipes with fresh tomatoes, you will need a blender or a food processor to make it (or any similar kitchen appliance).

Ingredients

• 1kg cherry tomatoes
• 2 slices of stale bread
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 white onion
• 1 cup (240ml) water 
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 green bell pepper
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Cherry Tomato Soup – Step by Step Guide

1. The first step is to wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them into halves.  If you prefer a smoother texture, you can also peel the tomatoes by blanching them in boiling water for a few seconds and then transferring them to an ice bath.

2. After that, peel and chop the onion and the bell peppers (discarding the seeds). Also, peel and mince the garlic clove.

3. Now grab a large bowl, place the stale bread, broken into smaller pieces, and cover it with a cup of water. Let it soak for a couple of minutes until the bread softens. Drain the excess water from the bread by squeezing it gently.

4. With the help of a blender or food processor, combine the soaked bread, bell peppers, onion, garlic clove, and cherry tomatoes. Blend until you get a smooth puree.

5. Then continue blending and slowly drizzle in the olive oil and red wine vinegar. Blend until all the ingredients are well combined and you reach the classic cherry tomato gazpacho consistency.

6. For the next step in this cherry tomato soup recipe, taste it and add salt and pepper to your preference. Then transfer it to a large bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to cool.

7. Before serving, check the seasoning and adjust if necessary. To serve, stir the cherry tomato soup for a bit and then pour it into small bowls, plates, or glasses. Optionally, you can finish it off with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil on top.

Substitution of Ingredients

There are some ingredient substitutions that you can make for this cherry tomato soup, so feel free to adapt this recipe to your personal preferences.

While the main star of this cherry tomato gazpacho recipe is the cherry tomatoes, you can even switch them for other types of tomatoes and you will still have a delicious gazpacho.

There’s always a discussion about what are the best tomatoes for gazpacho, and the truth is that as long as they are juicy, you can make a green tomato gazpacho, a yellow tomato gazpacho, or anything you want.

Since this is a summer gazpacho recipe you should use fresh cherry tomatoes, but if you are making this dish in another season of the year then you can prepare it with canned tomatoes.

Besides that, you can switch the type of bread that you use, as long as it is a slice or up to 150gr (or you can skip it and be careful while adding the water).

Lastly, you can use any veggies for this vegetable gazpacho, like carrots, cucumber, and zucchini, or try the cold courgette soup or the zucchini gazpacho.

Tips on Serving Cherry Tomato Soup

This cherry tomato soup is the perfect main dish for any summer deal, and it can also work as a side dish or as an appetizer.

To take this best tomato gazpacho to the next level, you can add different toppings, like chopped slices of serrano ham, fried bacon,

To stay in the healthy gazpacho route, you can use chopped toasted nuts for the toppings.

Besides that, you can prepare a tapas table and serve this cold soup with other Spanish cold soups, like the tomato basil gazpacho or the pineapple gazpacho.

How to Store Cherry Tomato Soup

Once you finish making this easy tomato gazpacho, you can serve it and enjoy it right away, or store it for later.

To store, just place the cherry tomato soup in a covered container (with a lid or plastic wrap) and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.

We don’t recommend freezing the cherry tomato soup because it gets a weird texture after thawing, and it is best to enjoy it fresh.

If you were looking for a cold soup that you can store for longer, then you should check out other of our Spanish gazpacho recipes, like the cold cauliflower soup or the pea gazpacho.

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