Delicious Tomato Juice Gazpacho Recipe

Authentic cold Spanish soup recipes come in all shapes and forms nowadays, but there is only one that can get you out of trouble when you need to have a meal ready fast.

We are talking about the tomato juice gazpacho, which is pretty similar to the classic gazpacho, but as you will see in this article there are some key differences.

Keep scrolling down this article to learn more about this tomato juice gazpacho original recipe, with exclusive insight on how to store, serve, and customize this mesmerizing soup.

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Background of the Dish

The unique combination of flavors, the vibrant color, and the cold temperature make gazpacho one of the most popular recipes to be created in Andalusia.

As it became a worldwide phenomenon, new versions were developed, until people started wondering if it was possible to make gazpacho without tomatoes.

The tomato juice-based gazpacho was the first to attempt capturing the gazpacho flavor using juice instead of fresh tomatoes, and it was an instant hit due to its simplicity and captivating taste.

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Things You’ll Need for Tomato Juice Gazpacho

The main ingredients for this easy gazpacho recipe with tomato juice are onion, bell peppers, garlic cloves, olive oils, and of course, tomato juice.

To make this gazpacho using tomato juice, a blender or a food processor isn’t mandatory, but if you don’t use them, then you will have a chunky gazpacho.

Ingredients

• 4 cups (1l) tomato juice 
• 1 cup (240ml) water
• 1 slice of stale bread
• 1 white onion
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 green bell pepper
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar.
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Tomato Juice Gazpacho – Step by Step Guide

1. The first step in this easy gazpacho soup recipe is to soak the slice of stale bread in a cup of water and start preparing the vegetables.

2. After that, peel and chop the white onion into small squares. Also, peel and mince the garlic clove.

3. Then, wash and chop the bell peppers, discarding the seeds and any inedible parts.

4. Now grab a food processor or blender and pour the tomato juice and the chopped vegetables. Blend everything until smooth. You can also use an emulsion blender or a similar kitchen appliance if you don’t have the mentioned ones.

5. For the next step, add the cup of water with the soaked bread and blend. Once it is incorporated add in the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sherry vinegar, and seasonings.

6. Now taste to check the flavor of the easy tomato gazpacho. At this point, you can add more spices or vegetables if you want.

7. Then, place the tomato juice gazpacho in a covered container and take it to the fridge to cool down for up to 2 hours, or chill it in the freezer for 45 minutes.

8. For the final step, stir the Spanish chilled soup for a bit and then pour it into small bowls, deep plates, or shot glasses. As an optional step, you can garnish each serving of this mesmerizing tomato juice gazpacho with basil or mint leaves to add more freshness.

Substitution of Ingredients

There are some ingredients substitutions that you can make to this gazpacho recipe with tomato juice to customize it fully.

For example, you can turn this into a gazpacho with canned tomatoes if you can’t find good-quality tomato juice.

The best tomato juice for gazpacho is the freshest one that you can find: the brand doesn’t matter that much, but it should be made with fresh Roma tomatoes to ensure the right flavor.

Besides that, you can add more vegetables to this tomato juice gazpacho, like cucumber, zucchini, or a mix of greens.

Try the gazpacho verde if you want a tasty and healthy gazpacho with green tomatoes and peas.

Tips on Serving Tomato Juice Gazpacho

The tomato juice gazpacho can be much more than just a Spanish soup served cold, you just have to be creative while serving it, so we’ll give you some tips for that.

For example, while you are making this fresh gazpacho recipe you can save some of the vegetable chunks and add them after processing this soup, this way you will have a chunkier gazpacho.

Adding a tablespoon of sour cream and a dash of olive oil will take your tomato juice gazpacho to another level.

You can also prepare some mini skewers with different types of cheese, like manchego, and mozzarella, and place them on the rim of each plate.

Another great idea is to serve the tomato juice gazpacho in shot glasses and serve them as tapas with other Spanish cold soups like the green tomato gazpacho, tomato basil gazpacho, or the avocado tomato soup.

How to Store Tomato Juice Gazpacho

Once you finish preparing this Spanish cold tomato soup, you can store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.

You should place the tomato juice gazpacho in an airtight container or a bowl covered with plastic wrap and then take it to the fridge.

Although it is made with tomato juice, this Spanish chilled soup can’t be frozen because it would crystallize and go bad.

There are other gazpacho recipes that you can make if you want to store it for longer, like the cold Andalusian soup or the cold vegetable soup.

Recipe Card: Tomato Juice Gazpacho

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