Cucumber & Tomato Gazpacho with Fresh Herbs
A chilled, garden-fresh soup featuring ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, and aromatic herbs. This spanish-inspired soups ready in about 25 minutes pairs medium, chopped Ripe tomatoes, medium, peeled and chopped Cucumber, finely chopped Red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 medium, chopped Ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium, peeled and chopped Cucumber
- 1/2 cup, finely chopped Red onion
- 1/4 cup, chopped Fresh cilantro
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1/4 cup Cold water
- 1/4 cup, for garnish Croutons
Instructions
- Step 1: In a blender, combine chopped tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, 3 tbsp olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Blend on low speed for 1 minute until mostly smooth.
- Step 2: Add 1/4 cup cold water and blend again until very smooth and well combined.
- Step 3: Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing with a spoon to extract all liquid. Discard solids.
- Step 4: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill and allow flavors to meld. Adjust seasoning if needed before serving, and garnish with 1/4 cup croutons.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Cucumber & Tomato Gazpacho with Fresh Herbs take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (25 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Cucumber & Tomato Gazpacho with Fresh Herbs?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep medium, chopped ripe tomatoes from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Cucumber & Tomato Gazpacho with Fresh Herbs?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Cucumber & Tomato Gazpacho with Fresh Herbs for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Cucumber & Tomato Gazpacho with Fresh Herbs?
Spanish soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Perfect soups recipe for a weeknight dinner.
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Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
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Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.