This cherry gazpacho is light and refreshing! Perfect for summer parties or a light, healthy snack.
I’m nervous, you guys. I’m kind of an introvert and have never been very good at public speaking. However, several months ago I enthusiastically agreed to do a cooking demo at the local farmer’s market. Suddenly that demo is a week away. Eek.
I decided I should make something that was easy and preferably didn’t involve any actual cooking. Gazpacho seemed like a perfect way to showcase market ingredients while being able to banter with people and answer questions. After a few experiments, I have my perfect recipe!
I had one word in mind while developing this recipe (NO, not “fear”). Refreshing. I wanted this chilled soup to be a refreshing summer snack or appetizer.
As I experimented with more traditional gazpacho ingredients I ran into issues. Cucumbers, basil, bell peppers, vinegar and bread resulted in muddled flavors that fought with the natural lightness of the cherries.
So I went back to the drawing board. Orange juice to enhance the cherries, lemon juice for a less acidic kick and shallots for a milder onion flavor.
Mint instead of basil because it’s incredible with cherries. The results were exactly what I was seeking- a light, refreshing, sweet and savory chilled soup. I think you’ll like it.
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Cherry Gazpacho
Ingredients
- 4 cups sweet cherries, pitted
- Juice from 1 large orange (about 1/4 cup)
- Juice from 1 lemon (about 2-3 tablespoons)
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 1/2 tablespoons shallot, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh mint, chopped finely
- salt and fresh black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Puree the cherries, orange juice, lemon juice, garlic, shallot and mint in a blender until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Please read my full post for additional recipe notes, tips, and serving suggestions!
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This recipe looks fantastic. I love chilled soups.
I would love to win the ipad …move on in to this century lol
You are going to great at that cooking demo! Once you start you all have fun and get into it!!
This Cherry Gazpacho sound so good and an awesome way to use up all those cherries!
This looks delicious! (and I would use the ipad to find more yummy recipes!)
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You will do an awesome job at the demo!! This gazpacho is so creative and sounds absolutely delicious!!
Such a great giveaway, too! I’d love to have some of my cookbooks on my iPad!
You’ll do wonderfully, Jen! I saw you get up and say a few words at EWR, I know you’ll knock this out of the park. And oh my, this gazpacho!
I would give the iPAD to my dad. He has a first generation and is really wanting a new one.
This sounds wonderful, and quick. Now I just need to find some cherries.
This looks SO SO delicious!!! And I can’t get over how simple it is to prepare. Perfection. Good luck at your cooking demo! :)
You’re gonna crush that demo – no worries! Gorgeous gorgeous photos of my all time favorite fruit – look forward to making this one.
You’ll do great at the cooking demo!
I would use my iPad for um like EVERYTHIING!
wow, why did it never occur to me to use my favorite fruit to make gazpacho instead of watermelon! yay!
Oh my goodness that looks delicious.
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I made a cherry gazpacho last summer that has become my all time favorite soup (and that’s combining chilled + hot soups!). This one is so different than my recipe but I feel like I’d LOVE it given the ingredients. Good luck at the cooking demo!