Quick gazpacho
This Spanish starter builds passata and red chilli into an easy meal you can have ready in about 25 minutes. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into one step.
You'll mainly reach for blender. At easy difficulty across one step, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
Shopping list (2)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
🔁 Unit converter
How to make it
- 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
You'll use: Blender
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Lime
- lemon
What to serve with Quick gazpacho
- Seafood fideuà Seafood
- Spanish Tortilla Vegetarian
- Roast fennel and aubergine paella Vegan
- Migas Miscellaneous
Tips & common questions
How long does Quick gazpacho take to make?
About 25 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the one step and 6 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lime?
Try lemon. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Quick gazpacho vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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