I’ve been loving all of the the summer fruits and veggies and just can’t get enough of them. This is a super easy, spicy gazpacho perfect for hot summer days. I whipped it up for a dinner party a few weeks ago “shooter style” and it was a big hit. My secret ingredient is “Spicy Hot V-8 juice”. It adds a lot of zing and provides a ton of extra veggies and vitamins.
- 46 oz Spicy Hot V-8 juice
- 3 large cucumbers (peeled and seeded), chopped
- 3 large tomatoes-chopped
- 1 Vidalia onion-chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper-halved & seeded
- 2 Green Peppers-halved & seeded
- salt & pepper to taste
- In a blender of Cuisinart, work in small batches to puree each item with a small amount of V-8 juice
- Transfer all ingredients to large container, stir and season with salt & pepper
- Chill for 2-3 hours
- Garnish with cucumber, croutons or avocado
Hope you enjoy it!
Coco says
Oh, that spicy V8 is a great idea!
Deborah Brooks says
It really gives it a nice kick!
Kirtley Freckleton @ The Gist of Fit says
So this week I am going meatless! I’m looking for any topping for a veggie I can find haha–this looks super awesome, thanks!
Deborah Brooks says
That’s great! I’ve been a vegetarian by whole life. It’s really not that hard. Check out some of my other recipes the past few months. Let me know how you do. Good luck!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says
That looks so fantastic! I haven’t made gazpacho at all yet this summer but it’s one of my favorites. Thanks for linking up!
Deborah Brooks says
I always love it once I make it!
Chaitali says
Yum, sounds delicious! I love gazpacho and it’s one of our summer go-to meals. I use an Ina Garten recipe generally but this one with the spicy V8 sounds like an interesting variation.
Deborah Brooks says
It gives it a nice little zing! Hope you like it
Salt says
Yes please! PERFECT soup for summer!
Deborah Brooks says
thanks! Enjoy 🙂
Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
Sounds tasty. I love bloody marys so I’m sure this would be just as good. It’d be perfect to make in my vitamix.
Deborah Brooks says
oh yeah definitely! Enjoy 🙂
Lauren @ Lauren's Glass Slipper says
I’ve never had gazpacho before, but it sounds very flavorful!
Deborah Brooks says
Really? wow! You have to try it!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
What a fun idea to use V-8 here! I love me some gazpacho.
Deborah Brooks says
It gives it a nice little zing!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says
Ohhhh yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Deborah Brooks says
It’s a good one-enjoy!
Jen says
Yum! This would be great as a side with veggie tacos 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
Yes it would another one of my favorites
Akaleistar says
That looks good!
Deborah Brooks says
thanks hope you give it a try!
Mary Beth Jackson says
I drink a glass of V-8 every morning but have never tried soup like this! On my list for the weekend!
thanks!
Deborah Brooks says
you will love it-it really gives it a nice little kick!