Tahini Cucumber Gazpacho

During the summer months when it’s too hot to even think about cooking, this cold tahini cucumber soup comes to the rescue. Simply toss a handful of ingredients in a blender and, before you know it, you have something cool and refreshing yet surprisingly satisfying for the lunch! It's naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and keto-friendly.


70 g Tahini, well stirred 60 ml Cold vegetable broth or water 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish Juice of 1/2 lemon 15 g Fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish 20 g Cilantro 1x400 g Large English cucumber, unpeeled and roughly chopped 6 Cornichons A few baby pickled onions 1/3 tsp Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Paprika flavoured crispy peas (or croutons or crispy chickpeas)

70 g Tahini, well stirred
60 ml Cold vegetable broth or water
2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
Juice of 1/2 lemon
15 g Fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
20 g Cilantro
1x400 g Large English cucumber, unpeeled and roughly chopped
6 Cornichons
A few baby pickled onions
1/3 tsp Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Paprika flavoured crispy peas (or croutons or crispy chickpeas)

Place all the ingredients, except the crispy peas, along with salt and several grinds of black pepper, in a high-speed blender. Blitz until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender, as needed. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, as needed.
Pour the gazpacho into a jug and transfer to a fridge to completely chill, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. Taste again and season with additional salt and pepper, as needed, before serving.
When you are ready to serve, divide the gazpacho among bowls and top with the crispy peas. Garnish with a few basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.

25 comments:

Tom 15/6/24 12:16: ...this is new for me!
DEZMOND 15/6/24 13:12: Believe it or not I have never tried Tahini, I need to buy me some for veggie purees and humuses.
Frank 15/6/24 14:08: Wow, doesn't this sound tasty?! I love the combination of flavors here. And it's so easy to make. Definitely on my to do list.
eileeninmd 15/6/24 14:41: Sounds yummy, thanks for sharing!
Have a great weekend.
LoveT. 15/6/24 14:50: Wonderful recipe for hot summer days.
Brian's Home Blog 15/6/24 15:01: I'll bet that is yummy and refreshing!
Lola Martínez 15/6/24 15:06: Por aqui el verano es especialmente caluroso, por eso estás ideas fresquitas vienen de maravilla. Y debe estar buenísimo.
Margaret D 15/6/24 15:14: Looks good.
Julia y sus recetas 15/6/24 15:35: Qué gazpachoi más original, lo probaré me ha gustado mucho!!Gracias.
Christine 15/6/24 15:49: refreshing
DUTA 15/6/24 17:50: Oh, tahini sauce is my daily treat. I'll have it anywhere, anytime, with any other ingredients.
Julie 15/6/24 18:50: What a tempting and flavorful colour, yummy one !!
Bill 15/6/24 20:05: Sounds and looks good.
roentare 16/6/24 00:18: So much green goodness!
babYpose 16/6/24 00:52: Heard about Tahini, never had it. Looks tasty, love green
Citu 16/6/24 01:53: Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.
Balvinder 16/6/24 02:12: Superb! I love cucumber gazpacho more than the tomatoes and peppers.
Ben | Havocinthekitchen 16/6/24 02:32: Love both tahini and gazpacho, but I never would have thought of pairing these two together. Terrific and as always unique!
Veronica Lee 16/6/24 07:04: Great recipe for hot Malaysian weather!😋

Happy Sunday, Angie!
David M. Gascoigne, 16/6/24 12:07: It really is the time of year to eat crisp, cold cucumber in any way you can get it!
My name is Erika. 16/6/24 14:48: This sounds delicious. :) I have a cucumber so if we don't eat it by the middle of the week when the heat arrives, this would make a delicious dinner.
Anne in the kitchen 16/6/24 15:15: I will definitely be trying this. We have a lot of hot days when cold soup would be so refreshing.
thepaintedapron.com 16/6/24 18:27: How perfect when it's too hot to cook!
Jenna
Anonymous 16/6/24 19:30: This sounds so refreshing on a hot summer day — and I don’t even need to leave out any garlic! David (C&L)
sherry 17/6/24 09:05: oh my this looks so good angie. I love tahini especially the roasted kind. so nutty and delicious. Love your photos!