Ingredients
For the Gazpacho
- 4 ears sweet corn
- 1 small cucumber, peeled and deseeded
- 1 yellow bell pepper, deseeded
- 1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes or 1 large yellow tomato
- 1 small shallot, peeled
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 small jalapeno, deseeded (optional)
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
For Serving/Garnish
- Basil oil (optional)
- Fresh sweet corn kernels (reserved from above)
- Heirloom cherry tomatoes, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prep the Vegetables: Slice the kernels off the corn cobs and use the back of your knife to scrape any remaining pulp into a bowl for extra creaminess. If you wish, reserve about ¼ cup of kernels for garnishing later. Peel and deseed the cucumber, peel the shallot and garlic, and deseed both the bell pepper and the jalapeno (if using).
- Blend the Gazpacho: Add the corn (including pulp), cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, shallot, garlic, jalapeno, olive oil, lemon juice, sherry vinegar, and kosher salt to a blender. Blend everything together until completely smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a little extra olive oil or a tablespoon or two of water to reach your preferred texture. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Chill: Pour the blended gazpacho into a container, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and the soup to become perfectly refreshing.
- Garnish and Serve: Stir the gazpacho, then ladle into bowls. Top with reserved corn kernels, sliced cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, a drizzle of basil oil (if using), and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Enjoy chilled!
Notes
- This gazpacho can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Customize the heat by omitting or including the jalapeno, or substituting with a milder pepper.
- For a silkier soup, pass the blended gazpacho through a fine strainer.
- Garnishes can include microgreens, toasted seeds, or croutons for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 177 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 792 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg