How to Make Cucumber Gazpacho with Mint Paste - A Step-by-Step Guide

With its origins in the Andalusian region of Spain, gazpacho is a refreshing cold soup that is perfect for hot summer days. This traditional dish typically consists of tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, and cucumbers blended together and served chilled. However, there are many variations of the classic gazpacho recipe, and one of the most delightful is the Cucumber Gazpacho with Mint Paste.

What sets this version of gazpacho apart is the addition of fresh cucumbers, which give the soup...

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Ingredients

  • 2 large cucumbers, peeled and halved lengthwise
  • ½ (16 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 pinch white sugar
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • ½ bunch fresh mint leaves
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Scrape cucumber seeds into a fine mesh sieve and press out as much liquid as possible. Reserve liquid and roughly chop cucumbers.
  • Combine cucumbers and cucumber liquid in the bowl of a food processor; process until smooth.
  • Whisk cucumber puree and sour cream together in a bowl. Season with sugar and cayenne. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Mash together mint, olive oil, and hazelnuts in a mortar and pestle until a paste forms. Season with salt and lemon juice.
  • Divide gazpacho between individual bowls and place a spoonful of mint paste on top of each.
  • Nutrition

    165 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 216mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 211mg