Yes if ingredients are cold. Quick gazpacho still needs chill for that Spanish blender tomato soup snap.

Splash cold water or more passata until Quick gazpacho sips easily.

Blend in a small piece of soaked bread—classic for Spanish blender tomato soup.

A stick blender in a tall jug works fine for Quick gazpacho.

Quick gazpacho

Name: Quick gazpacho
Prep time: 8 min
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 250g Passata; 1 chopped Red Pepper; 1 chopped Red Chilli; 1 clove peeled crushed Garlic; 1 teaspoon Sherry vinegar; Juice of 1/2 Lime

By Chef Cannon

Cuisine: Spanish

Quick gazpacho is Spanish blender tomato soup: passata, red pepper, chili, garlic, sherry vinegar and lime whizzed smooth then seasoned and served over ice. Chill the passata first for a colder bowl. Adjust vinegar to taste before pouring.

At a glance

Time: about 10 min · 2 bowls · Difficulty: easy · ≈ 70 kcal per cup

Tutorial

Ingredients

250g Passata
1 chopped Red Pepper
1 chopped Red Chilli
1 clove peeled crushed Garlic
1 teaspoon Sherry vinegar
Juice of 1/2 Lime

Steps

step 1
In a blender (or with a stick blender), whizz together the passata, red pepper, chilli, garlic, sherry vinegar and lime juice until smooth. Season to taste, then serve with ice cubes

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Time and temperature

No cook · blend until smooth · serve with ice cubes

Nutrition

70 kcal · Protein 2 g · Fat 0 g · Carbs 14 g

1 cup (estimate)

Substitutes

Passata → canned crushed tomatoes strained
Sherry vinegar → red wine vinegar
Lime → lemon
Chili → pinch cayenne

Storage

Fridge sealed 2 days. Stir before serving; flavor deepens overnight.

FAQ

Can I skip the ice?: Yes if ingredients are cold. Quick gazpacho still needs chill for that Spanish blender tomato soup snap.
Too thick?: Splash cold water or more passata until Quick gazpacho sips easily.
Make it creamier?: Blend in a small piece of soaked bread—classic for Spanish blender tomato soup.
No blender?: A stick blender in a tall jug works fine for Quick gazpacho.