Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho Soup
Gazpacho soup is a traditional Spanish dish, served chilled. It’s best enjoyed during the hot days of
Traditional recipes often use extra virgin olive oil and bread to help thicken the soup. However, my recipe omits these for a cleaner, lighter soup.
What do Kumato Tomatoes Taste Like?
Kumato tomatoes are small, golf-ball-sized tomatoes. Their deep red-green hue reflects their intense sweet flavor. However, what really makes the kumato tomato shine is its juice. Kumato tomatoes are much juicier than most other tomatoes. Their juicy sweetness (plus their deep red color) make them perfect for this delicious, Oil-Free Tomato Gazpacho Soup recipe.
Tips for How to Make the best Oil-Free Tomato Gazpacho Soup:
- Use 3 parts tomato to 1 part other ingredients. For example, this recipe uses 1 1/2 pounds of tomatoes to about 1/2 pound of other ingredients
- Experiment with different varieties of heirloom tomatoes for different colors and flavors. Use yellow tomatoes and yellow bell peppers. Or, try green Cherokee tomatoes with green bell peppers.
- Add the tomatoes to the blender first. The juices will help get the puree going.
- For more sweetness, add watermelon, honeydew, or grapes.
- For spicy heat, add jalapeno, Fresno chilies, or cherry peppers.
- Make gazpacho in advance; the flavors get better overnight.
- For a thicker soup, add 1/2 cup soaked cashews or 1 cup coconut milk to the puree.
Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds for Kumato Tomato Oil-Free Cold Gazpacho Soup – Healthy, Gluten-Free, Easy, Plant-Based Vegan Fat-Free Recipe 
Reserve the seeds for Kumato Tomato Oil-Free Cold Gazpacho Soup – Healthy, Gluten-Free, Easy, Plant-Based Vegan Fat-Free Recipe 
Sherry Vinegar adds bright flavor to Kumato Tomato Oil-Free Cold Gazpacho Soup – Healthy, Gluten-Free, Easy, Plant-Based Vegan Fat-Free Recipe
Kumato Tomato Oil-Free Gazpacho Soup
Easy | Servings: 4 | Ready In: 10 minutes | Yield: 10 cups
Enjoy this recipe with Greek Stuffed Brandywine Tomatoes, Italian Chickpea Salad, or Bulger Stuffed Zucchini Boats.
Kumato Tomato Cold Oil-Free Gazpacho Soup
Light and refreshing, this fat-free gazpacho celebrates the sun-kissed taste of summer with heirloom kumato tomatoes, fresh cucumber, and a zing from Sherry vinegar. Â You can use any ripe tomatoes for this quick, easy, gluten-free, vegan recipe.
Servings 4
Calories 91kcal
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Kumato tomatoes or any ripe tomatoes, seeded and juices reserved
- 1 seedless cucumber roughly chopped
- 2 stalks celery roughly chopped
- 1 small carrot peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons Sherry vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup water or vegetable stock
- Diced avocado or cucumber for serving
Instructions
- Remove the seeds from the kumato tomatoes and set aside.
- To make the Kumato Tomato Oil-Free Gazpacho Soup: Combine all ingredients except the reserved tomato seeds and water in a high-speed blender. Add 1 cup of the tomato seeds and juices and 1/2 cup of water or vegetable stock. Puree until smooth. Add more stock or water, as needed, to reach a smooth consistency. You might add another 1/2 cup or so to reach this smoothness. Taste to adjust seasoning.
- Serve chilled, garnished with diced avocado or cucumber.
Notes
Chef Katie’s Tips
Keeping it cold: Chill the serving bowls to make sure the soup stays cold. Instead of adding water to the soup while pureeing, add ice cubes.
Heirloom Varieties:Â Let the market tell you which tomatoes to use. Choose sweet-smelling, vine-ripened tomatoes for the most flavorful gazpacho.
Acid Brightness: The acidity in the vinegar helps make the flavor “pop”. Taste to adjust to your preference, but you shouldn’t need more than 3 tablespoons. You can also Sherry vinegar for a less-acidic pop of flavor.
Oil-Free Mission: Traditional gazpacho uses olive oil to add richness. I’m on a mission to give you oil-free, vegan recipes so my version is 100% plant-based. You get plenty of flavor from the tomatoes and other ingredients.
| Nutrition Facts | |
| Servings 4.0 | |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| calories 91 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 0 g | 1 % |
| Saturated Fat 0 g | 1 % |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g | |
| Trans Fat 0 g | |
| Cholesterol 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium 246 mg | 10 % |
| Potassium 1087 mg | 31% |
| Total Carbohydrate 17 g | 6 % |
| Dietary Fiber 2 g | 8 % |
| Sugars 12 g | |
| Protein 1 g | 3 % |
| Vitamin A | 75% |
| Vitamin C | 61% |
| Calcium | 5% |
| Iron | 7% |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. |
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- Napa Valley Naturals Sherry Vinegar (15 Star)
- The Wizards Sauces, Sauce Worcestershire Vegetarian Organic
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