Spicy Chipotle-Avocado Gazpacho
This spicy gazpacho is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. It's made with fresh tomatoes, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and a chipotle pepper in adobo, and it's blended until smooth. The gazpacho is then chilled for at least 2 hours before serving, which allows the flavors to meld and develop. When you're ready to serve, garnish the gazpacho with additional cilantro and a drizzle of olive oil.
Gazpacho is a cold soup that originated in Spain. It is typically made with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, garlic, and olive oil. There are many different variations of gazpacho, but this recipe is for a spicy version that is made with chipotle peppers in adobo. Chipotle peppers are smoked jalapeños that have been dried and ground into a powder. They have a smoky, spicy flavor that adds a lot of depth to this gazpacho. The avocado in this recipe adds a creamy texture and richness to the soup. It also helps to balance out the spiciness of the chipotle peppers. This gazpacho is a delicious and refreshing way to cool down on a hot day. It's also a great way to use up ripe tomatoes and avocados.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  3. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
  4. Garnish with additional cilantro and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
Why It Works
  • The combination of tomatoes, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and chipotle pepper in adobo creates a complex and flavorful soup.
  • The gazpacho is blended until smooth, which gives it a velvety texture.
  • Chilling the gazpacho for at least 2 hours allows the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Garnishing the gazpacho with additional cilantro and a drizzle of olive oil adds a fresh and flavorful touch.