Chilled Italian Garden Gazpacho Delight
Experience the flavors of summer with this refreshing Chilled Italian Garden Gazpacho Delight. This vibrant, cold soup is inspired by the beloved Olive Garden's Gazpacho Italiano, boasting a rich blend of Italian plum tomatoes, fragrant herbs, and zesty lemon juice. Perfectly served chilled between 35-45°F, this recipe emphasizes fresh, vibrant vegetables, and the optional addition of ditalini or tubetti pasta to provide a delightful texture. Ensure to add the vegetable and pasta components just before serving to maintain their crispness and integrity. Ideal for warm days or as a stunning starter for any gathering, this gazpacho is both a feast for the eyes and the palate!
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Servings
200
Calories
18
Ingredients
Ingredients
Italian plum tomatoes
28 ounces (Blend with juice)
garlic clove
1 (Minced)
mixed Italian herbs
1/2 cup (Chopped very fine)
olive oil
1/2 cup (N/A)
white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons (N/A)
lemon juice
3 tablespoons (N/A)
salt
1 teaspoon (N/A)
red onion
1/4 cup (Diced)
chicken broth
3 cups (N/A)
Tabasco sauce
3/4 teaspoon (N/A)
sugar
1 teaspoon (optional) (N/A)
green bell pepper
1/2 cup (Chopped fine)
cucumber
1/2 cup (Peeled & chopped fine)
tomatoes
1 cup (Diced)
ditalini or tubetti
1/2 cup (Cooked, rinsed and drained)
croutons
1 cup (For garnish)
Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup (Grated (for garnish))
fresh parsley
2 tablespoons (Chopped (for garnish))
Instructions
1
Begin by preparing the soup base: In a blender or food processor, combine the Italian plum tomatoes, their juice, minced garlic, and finely chopped mixed Italian herbs. Blend until smooth.
2
Transfer the blended mixture to a non-aluminum bowl. Stir in olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, diced red onion, chicken broth, Tabasco sauce, and sugar (if using). Mix well.
3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the base to chill.
4
Meanwhile, prepare the additional vegetables: chop the green bell pepper, peel and chop the cucumber, and dice the additional tomatoes. Place these in a separate bowl and refrigerate until serving, along with the cooked and rinsed pasta.
5
Serve time: Ensure your soup bowls are chilled for the best experience. Stir the chilled soup base well before serving.
6
In each cold soup bowl, ladle 6 ounces of the gazpacho base. Then, add 1 tablespoon of the mixed fresh vegetables and 2 tablespoons of the chilled pasta to each bowl.
7
Garnish generously with croutons, light sprinklings of grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Information
15g
Fat
12.5g
Carbs
3.75g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chilled Italian Garden Gazpacho Delight?
It is a refreshing, cold soup inspired by Olive Garden's Gazpacho Italiano, featuring Italian plum tomatoes, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon juice.
What inspired this specific gazpacho recipe?
This recipe is inspired by the flavors of the beloved Olive Garden's Gazpacho Italiano.
What type of tomatoes are used in the base?
The recipe calls for 28 ounces of Italian plum tomatoes blended with their juice.
How should the soup base be prepared?
Combine the plum tomatoes, juice, minced garlic, and finely chopped Italian herbs in a blender and process until smooth.
What kind of bowl is recommended for mixing the soup base?
A non-aluminum bowl should be used to combine the blended tomato mixture with the other liquid ingredients.
What provides the acidity in the gazpacho?
The acidity comes from a combination of three tablespoons of white wine vinegar and three tablespoons of lemon juice.
How long should the soup be chilled before serving?
The soup base should be covered and refrigerated for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld properly.
What is the ideal serving temperature for this soup?
The gazpacho should be served perfectly chilled between 35 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
Which vegetables are prepared separately from the base?
Green bell pepper, cucumber, and additional tomatoes are chopped and stored separately until serving time.
How should the cucumber be prepared?
The cucumber should be peeled and chopped fine before being chilled.
What type of pasta is used in this recipe?
Ditalini or tubetti pasta is used to provide a delightful texture to the soup.
When should the pasta and fresh vegetables be added to the soup?
They should be added to each individual bowl just before serving to maintain their crispness and integrity.
How much gazpacho base is served per bowl?
Each serving should contain 6 ounces of the chilled gazpacho base.
How much pasta and vegetables are added to each serving?
Add 1 tablespoon of the mixed fresh vegetables and 2 tablespoons of the chilled pasta to each 6-ounce serving of base.
What are the recommended garnishes?
Garnish the soup with croutons, a light sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.
How many calories are in a serving of this gazpacho?
There are approximately 200 calories per serving.
What is the fat content of this recipe?
Each serving contains 15 grams of fat.
How much protein does this soup provide?
The soup provides 3.75 grams of protein per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 12.5 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
Can this recipe be made vegan?
Yes, you can make it vegan by substituting the chicken broth with vegetable broth and omitting the Parmesan cheese garnish.
What kind of oil is used in the recipe?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of olive oil stirred into the soup base.
Is there a spicy element in this gazpacho?
Yes, 3/4 teaspoon of Tabasco sauce is included for a zesty flavor kick.
Is sugar necessary for the recipe?
One teaspoon of sugar is listed as an optional ingredient to help balance the flavors if desired.
What type of onion is used?
The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of diced red onion.
How much garlic is included in the base?
One minced garlic clove is blended into the soup base.
How much Italian herbs should be used?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of mixed Italian herbs, chopped very fine.
Should the serving bowls be prepared in a certain way?
Yes, it is recommended to ensure the soup bowls are chilled before serving for the best experience.
What size should the bell pepper and cucumber be chopped?
They should be chopped fine to ensure they mix well with the other components.
What is the total number of ingredients used?
This recipe utilizes 18 distinct ingredients including the garnishes.
Is chicken broth used in this recipe?
Yes, 3 cups of chicken broth are stirred into the soup base.