# Gazpacho (from Food Wishes)

Video: [Gazpacho Recipe - Cold Tomato Cucumber Pepper Soup](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO_0joLyBOY) by [Food Wishes](https://www.youtube.com/@foodwishes).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$2.78 per serving, ~$8.35 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$19.22* per serving (87%) vs ordering out (~$22.00*). * Estimate: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bistro plate at ~$22, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1.5 lb tomatoes
- 1/2 english cucumber
- some red bell pepper _(amount estimated)_
- some jalapeno pepper _(amount estimated)_
- light parts green onion
- fresh garlic _(amount estimated)_
- to taste salt
- to taste cumin
- a pinch dried oregano
- to taste black pepper
- 100 cherry tomatoes
- some lime juice _(amount estimated)_
- some Worcestershire sauce _(amount estimated)_
- some balsamic vinegar _(amount estimated)_
- a big splash olive oil _(amount estimated)_
- shiffonade basil

## Steps

1. [0:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO_0joLyBOY&t=12s) Core and score tomatoes, blanch in boiling water for about 30 seconds, then peel, halve, seed, and chop.
2. [1:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO_0joLyBOY&t=73s) Peel half of an English cucumber, slice thinly, cut into sticks, and dice finely.
3. [1:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO_0joLyBOY&t=91s) Transfer the diced tomatoes and cucumber to a large mixing bowl.
4. [1:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO_0joLyBOY&t=94s) Dice and add red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, light parts of green onion, and fresh garlic.
5. [2:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO_0joLyBOY&t=132s) Add salt, cumin, a pinch of dry oregano, and black pepper, then mix thoroughly.
6. [2:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO_0joLyBOY&t=145s) In a blender, combine sweet cherry tomatoes, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil, then blend smooth.
7. [2:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO_0joLyBOY&t=160s) Strain the blended tomato mixture through a strainer into the bowl with the chopped vegetables.
8. [2:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO_0joLyBOY&t=167s) Stir the combined vegetable and smooth tomato mixture together.
9. [3:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO_0joLyBOY&t=200s) Scoop about half of the vegetable mixture into a blender and puree it until smooth.
10. [3:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO_0joLyBOY&t=212s) Pour the pureed portion back into the bowl and stir well.
11. [3:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO_0joLyBOY&t=214s) Cover and refrigerate the soup for at least two hours until ice cold.
12. [3:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO_0joLyBOY&t=223s) Taste the chilled soup, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed, and serve in cold bowls topped with chiffonade basil.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- pot
- bowl
- vegetable peeler
- spoon
- blender
- strainer

## What the video didn't say

- Exact quantity of bell pepper
- Exact quantity of jalapeno pepper
- Exact quantity of green onion
- Exact quantity of garlic
- Exact quantity of salt
- Exact quantity of cumin
- Exact quantity of black pepper
- Exact quantity of lime juice
- Exact quantity of Worcestershire sauce
- Exact quantity of balsamic vinegar
- Exact quantity of olive oil
- Servings count
- Total prep and cook time

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