Description
Summer Corn Gazpacho is a vibrant and refreshing chilled soup made with grilled sweet corn, heirloom tomatoes, bell pepper, and cucumber. It’s perfect for hot days and showcases the best of summer’s produce in a rustic, no-cook dish.
Ingredients
3 ears sweet yellow corn
1 large yellow heirloom tomato, chopped
1 yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped and deseeded
1 cup English cucumber, chopped (peeled if preferred)
1 cup Italian or artisan bread, crust removed and torn into pieces
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed, plus more for garnish
½ shallot, chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Water, as needed
Creme fraiche, for garnish
Yellow heirloom cherry tomatoes, for garnish
Instructions
- Brush corn with olive oil and grill over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until slightly charred. Let cool, then cut kernels off the cob, setting aside some for garnish.
- Soak the torn bread in water until just covered. Set aside.
- In a blender, combine grilled corn, chopped tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, soaked bread, olive oil, vinegar, basil, shallot, garlic, and a splash of water.
- Blend until smooth but slightly rustic and thick. Add more water to adjust the consistency as desired.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until well chilled.
- Serve cold, garnished with reserved corn, cherry tomatoes, creme fraiche, a drizzle of olive oil, basil, and freshly ground black pepper.
Notes
- Swap yellow tomatoes for orange if needed.
- Add jalapeño or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Stir in Greek yogurt or avocado for creaminess.
- Lemon juice can replace vinegar for a brighter flavor.
- Store in fridge for up to 3 days; not suitable for freezing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Spanish-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
