10 Super-Refreshing Summer Gazpachos
The tastiest way to chill out.

If summer had a flavor, it might taste a lot like gazpacho. At its most basic, gazpacho is a blended Spanish soup consisting of perfectly ripe tomatoes, a little vinegar, and salt. It’s likely the oldest version of gazpacho consisted of nothing more than stale bread, water, vinegar, oil and salt—nowadays though, you’ll find them made of all kinds of veggies, like summer squash, bell peppers, cucumbers, and more. Oh, and before we forget to mention: this summer soup is served COLD. Wait, what? Trust us. When you find yourself needing a refreshing dinner or snack during summer's long hot days and nights, turn to our 10 super-refreshing summer gazpacho recipes to cool off.
If you’re unfamiliar, the concept of gazpacho might sound a little strange, but people have been sipping it to keep cool for hundreds of years. If a recipe has stuck around that long, you know it’s good. If you’re just dipping your toes into cold soup, try our most classic gazpacho recipe. If you’re already a connoisseur, try branching out into making it with different veggies. Cucumber or summer squash are great choices paired with tomato, or all on their own. You could even make your soup with fruit—try swapping out your tomatoes for watermelon (we wouldn’t judge serving this after dinner as a unique twist on dessert when it’s too hot out for chocolate). Whether you want your soup completely smooth or a little chunky is up to you, though we will say, a little texture is good for turning gazpacho from a snack into a meal. Another great way to achieve that? Add some protein, like shrimp or traditional serrano ham (known as salmorejo). Though it’s not traditional, a little cream is also a nice addition—if you don’t want to sully your soup with it, try serving toasts on the side topped with a little goat cheese or whipped feta on the side of your soup.
You know what goes great with soup? Salad! Check out our top healthy dinner salad ideas and summer salad recipes too.
