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    Home » Spring & Summer Favorites » Creamy Avocado Gazpacho

    Creamy Avocado Gazpacho

    Aug 1, 2018 · by Valentina · 28 Comments

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    Avocado Gazpacho is packed with the sweet flavors of summer. This recipe delivers an unforgettable creamy, tangy deliciousness in every spoonful!

    Creamy Avocado Gazpacho in a white bowl.

    I'll never forget the first time my Spanish "sister," Pilar, came to visit and made gazpacho in my mom's kitchen. 

    Gazpacho is a popular raw, tomato based, cold soup from the Andalusian region of southern Spain. Over the years, it has evolved into many different varieties.

    This Avocado Gazpacho is a green gazpacho and it was inspired from traditional Gazpacho -- fresh, seasonal vegetables and fruit, balanced with acid and salt.

    Creamy Avocado Gazpacho in white bowl.

    Ingredients for Avocado Gazpacho


    • avocado
    • tomato
    • onion
    • lime
    • cumin
    • garlic
    • red wine vinegar
    • extra virgin olive oil
    • water

    How to Make it


    - Add all of the ingredients, except for the water and the mix-ins, into a blender or a food processor and blend until the mixture is very smooth.

    - Add the water, a little bit at a time, to the desired consistency. (If you're having trouble getting a smooth texture in the previous step, add the water bit by bit with the other ingredients.)

    - Combine the mix-ins: avocado, tomato and onion. Mix about a fourth of it into the soup, and then when you serve the soup, add the remaining mix-ins on top of each serving.

    - Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil on top, and sprinkle with a bit of coarse sea salt.

    (More detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.)

    Creamy Avocado Gazpacho in a white bowl with lime wedges on top.

    Recipe Tip


    • I love the tangy punch of flavor the vinegar gives this gazpacho. However, if  you prefer less of a "bite" you should use a bit less.
    • Likewise, I love the kick from the raw garlic and onion -- here too, feel free to adjust the amount to suit your taste.

    What to Serve with Gazpacho

    Since cold soups, like gazpacho, are usually served in warm weather, I think the whole meal should involve little to no heat. From salads and breads, to sandwiches and veggies, here are 20 amazing things to serve with gazpacho.

    Green gazpacho is perfect for a summer garden party, or really, any lunch or dinner when the weather is warm.

    Enjoy every last spoonful of this Avocado Gazpacho.

    More delicious gazpacho recipes:

    • Easy Summer Tomato Gazpacho
    • Classic Andalusian Gazpacho
    Avocado Gazpacho in white bowl.

    Avocado Gazpacho Recipe

    Valentina K. Wein
    Avocado Gazpacho is packed with the sweet flavors of summer. This recipe delivers an unforgettable creamy, tangy deliciousness in every spoonful!
    *This serves 12 as an appetizer, and about 6 as main course.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 45 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine Spanish
    Servings 12
    Calories 223 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    For the soup

    • 4 cups avocado
    • 2 cups roughly chopped, seeded tomato
    • 1½ cups roughly chopped yellow onion
    • 3 tablespoons roughly chopped garlic
    • ¼ cup lime juice
    • ½ cup red wine vinegar*
    • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 1½ teaspoons salt
    • about 1 cup water

    For the mix-ins

    • 1½ cups avocado, cut into a small dice
    • 1½ cups seeded tomato, cut into a small dice
    • ½ cup Lime Pickled Shallots or red onion, cut into a small dice

    Instructions
     

    For the soup

    • Add all of the ingredients, except for the water and the mix-ins, into the blender or a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Blend until the mixture is very smooth.
    • Add the water, ¼ cup at a time, to the desired consistency. (If you're having any difficulty getting a smooth texture in the previous step, you can add the water bit by bit with the other ingredients.)

    For the mix-ins

    • Combine the avocado, tomato and onion and mix-in all but about ¼ cup to the soup. When you serve the soup, add the remaining mix-ins on top of each serving for garnish. Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil on top and sprinkle with a bit of coarse sea salt.

    Notes

    *I love the tangy punch of flavor the vinegar gives this gazpacho. If you prefer less of a "bite" you should use a bit less.
    Calorie count is only an estimate.
    Keywords cold soups, good for summer dinner parties
    Have you tried this recipe?I'd love to see it on Instagram! Tag me at @cookingontheweekends or leave a comment & rating below.

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    Comments

    1. Roberta Stone

      July 02, 2012 at 1:50 am

      How do you say "mmmmmmmmmm" in Spanish? Your gazpacho looks gorgeous and sounds delicious. I can't wait to whip some up for Bo and me!

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 02, 2012 at 4:50 am

        Whip it up, Roberta! xo

        Reply
    2. Coco

      July 02, 2012 at 4:04 pm

      That would be the perfect hot summer weeknight meal. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 02, 2012 at 5:29 pm

        You're welcome, Coco! Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Emily Hill

      August 02, 2018 at 1:20 pm

      I've never made gazpacho but I've always wanted to try. This recipe looks like the perfect soup!

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 02, 2018 at 1:54 pm

        Thanks so much, Emily! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Cathy

      August 02, 2018 at 1:40 pm

      Ooooh that looks so delicious! You had me at avocado! LOL

      Thanks for the link to my Fresh Tomato & Strawberry Gazpacho recipe. I remember the day we all shared it together at Kelly's place. Garnish girls need to get together again. 🙂

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 02, 2018 at 1:53 pm

        Cathy, I loved your Gazpacho! That was so much fun, and yes, it's definitely time for a reunion! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Tisha

      August 02, 2018 at 1:41 pm

      I've never had Gazpacho before! Love avocado so definitely have to try this!

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 02, 2018 at 1:53 pm

        I hope you do try it Tisha! It's great for summer. 🙂

        Reply
    6. sippitysup

      August 02, 2018 at 2:20 pm

      Gazpacho is a warm weather life saver. GREG

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 02, 2018 at 2:59 pm

        Agreed! A delicious one at that. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Tara

      August 02, 2018 at 3:05 pm

      How refreshing! Such a wonderful use summertime for avocado. I can't wait to try this at home.

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 02, 2018 at 3:30 pm

        I hope you do. Thank you!

        Reply
    8. Heidy

      August 02, 2018 at 3:13 pm

      Your Gazpacho looks fabulous! One of my favorites!!! Can't wait to try it.

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 02, 2018 at 3:31 pm

        I hope you love it as much as I do. 🙂 Thanks!

        Reply
    9. Katherine Hackworthy

      August 02, 2018 at 3:25 pm

      Gazpacho is such a delicious dish. I love the idea of using avocados, and with all the other tasty ingredients it sounds truly wonderful.

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 02, 2018 at 3:31 pm

        Thank you, Katherine. Hope you try it!

        Reply
    10. John / Kitchen Riffs

      August 02, 2018 at 4:26 pm

      I've never made avocado gazpacho, and I'm pretty sure I've never had it, either. Great idea! Sounds luscious -- and perfect for our current hot weather. Thanks!

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 03, 2018 at 9:27 am

        I think you'll like it, John. Hope you might try it and thank you! 🙂

        Reply
    11. David @ Spiced

      August 06, 2018 at 4:41 am

      How fun is it that you learned how to make gazpacho from your Spanish "sister?" That's awesome! I love a good gazpacho, and I haven't made it in...geez, a couple of years now. That's gotta change, though, because this version with avocado sounds perfect for these hot summer days. It's not even 8am here yet, and I'm ready for a bowl of this!

      Reply
    12. David

      August 06, 2018 at 12:20 pm

      I made a gazpacho recently that was puréed and strained. We drank it from fine crystal tumblers. It was perfect as part off tapas party.

      Now I need to make yours! Love anything with avocado!

      Reply
      • David

        July 17, 2021 at 11:10 am

        Your avocado gazpacho recipe ended up inspiring a wonderful, chilled, creamy avocado soup that I love to serve in the summer. I haven’t made it yet this summer, so thanks for the reminder! I did make your gazpacho, originally (without the garlic, of course), And we both liked it very much!

        Reply
        • valentina

          July 20, 2021 at 4:36 pm

          David, you're the sweetest! Thank you. Means so much that you often try my recipes, and/or find them inspiring. 🙂 ~Valentina

          Reply
    13. Eha

      July 23, 2022 at 6:32 pm

      Love gazpacho but have never put avocado in it ! Oddly enough Australia's avocado season is now in winter ! From late spring to mid-autumn we have to rely on pretty awful imported ones . . . Probably the country is simply so large the north of it supplies the more highly populated south ? Freezing here at the moment but as soon as the temps get into their rather usual 30s in early spring i shall be trying this . . . thanks !

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 12, 2022 at 2:53 pm

        Hi Eha. Wow, I can't imagine being so cold right now. To be honest, while I love the sun, wearing a sweater sounds lovely. Grass is always greener. 😉 Hope you enjoy the gazpacho when your avocado season hits. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    14. Chef Mimi

      July 27, 2022 at 7:03 am

      Wow! Well this is different! I cannot wait to make it.

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 12, 2022 at 2:53 pm

        I hope you love it Mimi! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply

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