Auntie Linda’s Garden Fresh Gazpacho

Welcome to Foodie Friday! I’m linking up with Annmarie from the Fit Foodie Mama, Esther from Chocolate Runner Girl + Jess from Hello To Fit to create awesome healthy recipes each week! It’s National Gazpacho Aficionado Month, so this week’s theme = Gazpacho! I’ll be sharing a recipe for Garden Fresh Gazpacho today!

I’m going to be honest with you here–I’m not sure if I’ve really ever even had gazpacho…until now!!! In honor of National Gazpacho Aficionado Month, I recalled hearing about the awesomeness that is Linda’s summer gazpacho, and wanted to learn to make it before I left West Virginia, so here it is!

(Plus, our cooking adventures are always a whole ton of fun, so it was a win on all spectrums. :] We used roma tomatoes because those tend to have less juice and seeds!)

The key to awesome gazpacho = super fresh ingredients!

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Here are some of the ingredients we used!

It also helps to use a tall container with a lid for all the finely-diced veggies–that makes mixing it all up a billion times easier because you can just shake the container around a bunch of times!

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Auntie Linda’s Garden Fresh Gazpacho

garden fresh gazpacho

Auntie Linda's Garden Fresh Gazpacho

Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Spanish
Keyword: healthy, vegan, vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 5 vine-ripened roma tomatoes coarsely chopped*
  • 3 stalks celery coarsely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper coarsely chopped
  • 1/3 red onion coarsely chopped
  • 4 medium cucumbers peeled
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1/2 – 1 jalapeno diced
  • sea salt
  • finely ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup organic vegetable broth
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 1 ripe avocado diced
  • fresh green onion sliced (for garnish/to taste)
  • fresh cilantro for garnish/to taste

Instructions

  • Add the cucumbers, bell pepper, and red onion into a food chopper or processor and blend until finely chopped/minced, then empty into a tall tupperware container.
  • Process chopped celery stalks with the tomatoes (they process a bit better when mixed with something that has juice in it).
  • Add garlic and jalapeno. Sprinkle in salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Juice two limes and add to the mixture.
  • Garnish with diced avocado, sliced fresh green onion, and cilantro, as desired!
  • For best taste, let it set in the refrigerator for at least two hours (overnight if possible) to let the flavors all meld together!

Notes

*If you get super desperate and there are no fresh tomatoes to be found anywhere, you can use cans of petite diced tomatoes to sub in.

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  • Have you ever made gazpacho?
  • What kind of food would you be considered an aficionado for?
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  1. This looks so so delicious! I’ve only ever made gazpacho once or twice!
    Kristy @ Southern In Law recently posted…Recent Things: Mermaids, Unicorns and Blogger SwapsMy Profile

    1. I think I’m going to have to make it more often now! :D

  2. I really like avocado :D Many thanks for sharing this recipe. I will try it.

    1. Thanks! I hope you like it! :D

  3. Ahh, how gorgeous does this look?! So fresh and delicious and colorful! :)

    1. hehehe, I love colorful foods! :P Yay for phytonutrients!

  4. I really do need to get on the gazpacho train!
    Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine recently posted…Friday Finisher 5/13/16My Profile

    1. It’s never too late! I finally did! :P

  5. Yummmy! What a great recipe. I really love gazpacho!
    Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…Fashion Friday- Black Gala DressMy Profile

    1. Thanks, Julie! I’m definitely going to be making it more from now on! :P

  6. I love gazpacho, such a refreshing option for the hot summer months. I am probably the only weird person who prefers canned tomatoes to fresh ones, at least in soups and crock pot creations! Have a great weekend, Farrah :)
    Sarah @ BucketListTummy recently posted…Bucket List Check InMy Profile

    1. haha, I’m sure you’re not the only one! :P I’m totally with you though–I’m going to be having this a lot this summer!

  7. I have not yet found a love for gazpacho, but I like the use of veggie broth in this. That might give it another dimension that I might like!
    Susie @ Suzlyfe recently posted…Healthy Gluten Free Savory Recipes with Oats + GiveawayMy Profile

    1. I hope it does! :O I used to think I hated eggplant, but apparently it was just in the way it was prepared. I apparently am a fan now! :P

  8. That looks so beautiful! I love how versatile these recipes can be! Yay for simple and delish! :)
    Esther recently posted…Green Gazpacho My Profile

  9. Thanks, Esther! :D I definitely love the versatility too! Looking forward to trying yours out!

  10. I’ve never had gazpacho, but I love how you add avocado! I can’t get enough of them this time of year!

    1. Avocado makes everything in life better! :D!!

  11. I’ve never made gazpacho before- this looks so yummy!!!
    Annmarie recently posted…Celebrate National Egg Month with this Eggland’s Best Recipe!My Profile

    1. Thanks, Annmarie! This was my first time making it! :D

  12. Wow, Auntie Linda’s gazpacho looks A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! :)

    1. Thanks so much, Emily! <3

  13. I’m starting to get really hungry now, lol! I’ve actually never had gazpacho before, but it sounds so delicious! Usually, anything that involves avocados and peppers is something I will enjoy! :)

    1. haha, my apologies! I’m all for anything with avocado too! :D

  14. LINDA KNOWS WHAT’S UP!!! The avocado in this recipe has me DRRROOOLING!
    GiGi Eats recently posted…I Was Poisoning Myself…My Profile

    1. Indeed she does! :D We love throwing avocado into basically everything, hahaha. :]

  15. Oh wow, this looks SO good

    1. Thanks, Christine! :]

  16. I love gazpacho! This recipe looks and sounds amazing Farrah! I can’t wait to try it! Thank you so much for sharing! <3
    Harriet Emily recently posted…springtime in londonMy Profile

    1. Yay! Thanks, Harriet! I hope you like it!

  17. I LOVE gazpacho! Actually I just love all mexican inspired dishes, but there’s something about this cold soup that is so perfect for summer picnics in the backyard!

    Gonna need to try this one :)
    Laura recently posted…Wednesday Pinspiration: Barbecue Recipes!My Profile

    1. hahaha, so do I! I used to think the idea of cold soups was kinda weird, but after actually having em’, they are awesome! <3 (Especially during the summer!)

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