Roasted Tomato and Almond Gazpacho with Sherry Vinegar
A chilled Spanish soup blending smoky roasted tomatoes and toasted almonds, brightened with sherry vinegar for a refreshing starter. This Spanish-inspired soup recipe (vegan), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ripe tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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
- 6 medium, halved ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium, seeded and quartered red bell pepper
- 1 medium, peeled and chopped cucumber
- 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1/3 cup, chopped toasted almonds
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp sherry vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cold water
- 4 leaves for garnish fresh basil leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange 6 halved ripe tomatoes and 1 quartered red bell pepper on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and roast for 25 minutes until edges caramelize and soften.
- Step 2: Transfer roasted tomatoes and pepper to a blender. Add 1 medium peeled and chopped cucumber, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/3 cup toasted chopped almonds, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 3 tbsp sherry vinegar.
- Step 3: Blend while slowly adding 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil and 1 cup cold water until smooth but slightly textured. Adjust seasoning with more salt or vinegar if desired.
- Step 4: Chill the gazpacho in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Serve cold garnished with 4 fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.









