Chilled Cucumber & Peach Gazpacho with Basil
When it’s too hot to turn on the oven, this refreshingly cool cucumber gazpacho is the soup I reach for. The addition of peaches to a classic cucumber base is a total game-changer—it adds a subtle sweetness that makes the basil and mint really pop. It’s bright, refreshing, and prep is as easy as a quick whirl in the blender.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 91kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 heirloom tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 2 mini cucumbers, or 1 medium English cucumber, optional to peel, cut into ½" pieces
- 2 ripe peaches, pitted and roughly chopped
- 2 scallions thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil leaves
- 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- Optional garnishes: freshly ground black pepper, toasted pine nuts, fresh mint, chopped chives, or thin slices of cucumber
Instructions
- Blend until very smooth. Place chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, peaches, scallions, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp Kosher salt, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 Tbsp mint leaves, 2 Tbsp basil leaves, and 1 Tbsp wine wine vinegar in a blender, then secure the lid. Blend until very smooth (or stop sooner, if you prefer a chunkier gazpacho).
- Chill the gazpacho. Though the gazpacho can be served immediately, it is meant to be served chilled. Transfer to a large bowl or Tupperware, then seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, stirring to mix in any additional Kosher salt and black pepper.
- Garnish, then serve. Divide between bowls, then garnish with additional black pepper and mint. Optional add ons: toasted pine nuts, chopped chives, or thin slices of cucumber.
Notes
- Yield: Serves 6 as a starter or 4 as a light entrée.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers airtight up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 454IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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