It was a strange feeling coming home after a few days back east with my family. I guess it’s always that way when you leave your new home for the first time. I was only gone for three nights but it felt like longer. It was a whirlwind trip but it was worth it. It always is. And now that it has settled in that we are permanently living across the country, these moments spent with family feel all the more precious. It’s funny how nowadays there are so many different ways to keep in touch, but nothing can even compare to those hello and goodbye hugs. That’s the real good stuff.
I came home to our first ripe tomato in the garden. The only bright red one out of a very green bunch. Matt had patiently waited to pick it until I came home and we ate it last night completely au naturel. Thinly sliced and that’s it. We’ve had carrots and radishes and lots of lettuce but nothing can quite compare to our first tomato. That too, is the real good stuff.
This mix of tomatoes and peaches is my new favorite summer treat. I honestly used to think that gazpacho was the strangest thing. Soup was soup and it should be hot and steamy and that’s it. But gazpacho is pretty much a revelation for me. The thing about gazpacho, you guys – is that there isn’t a moment during the day when you don’t want to eat it. It is the perfect light lunch, early dinner and mid afternoon snack. I would even eat it for breakfast. It’s cool and refreshing and tastes like summer sunshine. A few other golden gazpachos that have caught me eye – Lindsey’s Golden Sunflower Gazpacho, Sherrie’s Chilled Summer Soup and Shelly’s Spicy White Bean + Sweet Corn Gazpacho. I guess life is just full of the good stuff.
GOLDEN GAZPACHO
Summer Sunshine in a glass. Or a bowl. Or a jar. Heck just with a spoon! This easy summer soup takes less than 10 minutes to make and will keep you and your guest cool and refreshed. Because of the few ingredients, I will stress to seek out the best tomatoes and peaches you can find. Make sure they are ripe and juicy. Of course you can use red tomatoes here, but the yellow ones lend a little bit of extra sweetness and turn this soup into liquid gold. A few variations of the the toppings could include a sweet corn ceviche or some diced creamy avocado. The options are endless – summer really is so bountiful.
This is a great make ahead meal as the chill time only improves the flavor. Vegan, gluten-free, raw and delicious – a total party pleaser!
Vegan + Gluten Free. Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups yellow tomatoes, roughly chopped (I used a mix of chef’s choice, jaune flame and sungolds from the farmer’s market)
- 2 large ripe peaches, pitted and roughly chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, de-seeded and roughly chopped
- 1 small shallot, halved
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Handful fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- Extra tomatoes and peaches for topping
Instructions
Combine chopped tomatoes, peaches and yellow pepper in a large bowl.
Place garlic, shallot, salt, red wine vinegar and olive oil into a blender. Blend until garlic and shallot are well chopped. Add a few tomatoes if you need more liquid to really get things going. I do this first to ensure that the shallots and garlic get well distributed throughout the soup. Add in more tomatoes, pepper and peaches and blend until smooth. Continue adding tomatoes/peaches/pepper until everything is blended – you may need to do this in batches depending on the size/power of your blender.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
To get an extra smooth gazpacho – pass through a fine sieve before serving/chilling.
In a small bowl, combine half a peach and a few handfuls of yellow cherry tomatoes. Add in thinly sliced basil and mix gently to combine. Serve on top of gazpacho.
Gazpacho will keep in the fridge for a few days. If time allows the taste only improves as it sits in the fridge. Allow for at least half an hour of chilling, but it tastes even better the next day.
Shake or re-blend quickly before serving if it looks like it has separated a little bit.
Sip + enjoy ox
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15 Comments
Sophie MacKenzie
August 11, 2016 at 1:24 amOh Jodi, this is stunning! I’m in love with these pictures. Welcome home, friend :)
Jodi Kay
August 12, 2016 at 7:20 pmThank you, Sophie! I’m thinking of making a trip out to the coast sometime soon, there is so much to discover out here! I will keep you posted! x
Sus Davy
August 11, 2016 at 2:51 pmWe are patiently awaiting our 5 tomatoes to turn red, I check on them every day, just 5 little tomatoes handing off one stem of the plant. We aren’t having much of a summer over here so think it could be a while before I can enjoy that beautiful taste. I love gazpacho, and often eat it for breakfast (apparently soup is great for our digestive system first thing!) I love the vibrancy of this recipe, the beautiful orange reminds me of late night summer skies! Miss you J! x
Jodi Kay
August 14, 2016 at 8:34 pmOhhh I’m rooting for your tomatoes, Sus! I love gazpacho for breakfast too – especially in this summer heat! Hoping you get some sunshine your way soon – good for the plants + the hearts :) Lot’s of love x
lindsey | dolly and oatmeal
August 12, 2016 at 2:30 amthis gazpacho is such a stunner, jodi! i’m sure those sweet summer peaches lend such a lovely note here! wishing you all the best :) xo
Jodi Kay
August 14, 2016 at 8:36 pmThanks Lindsey! To golden gazpachos + summer sundays, hope you’re having a good one! x
Jessie Snyder | Faring Well
August 12, 2016 at 5:45 pmI feel like there has been an explosion of golden soups around and I am loving it Jodi! Your version here looks like pure sunshine, if I get up the courage to try one of these soups yours will be on my table for sure :). Happy to hear about your sweet trip home. This hello and goodbye hugs are so cherished and sweet. xx
Jodi Kay
August 14, 2016 at 8:37 pmThanks Jesse! So many beautiful golden soups and I love it too! I guess all this summer bounty is inspiring us in the same ways! Hope you’re having a good weekend – sending lot’s of sunshine x
Julia @ Sprinkles & Saturdays
August 15, 2016 at 4:58 pmThe colors in this are so gorgeous! I bet it tastes even better too. Definitely will be trying it soon!
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Jodi Kay
August 18, 2016 at 6:04 pmOh thank you, Julia! Hope you are having a fantastic summer! xx
Sarah Harper
August 18, 2016 at 10:30 pmYES!! Was just about to put my peaches in jars but will save a few for this beautiful soup… Thank you, happy heart!
Jessie O. Squires
August 19, 2016 at 3:00 amSuch a gorgeous call! Now I can fulfill my soup craving while still living in this heat! http://www.chasingbelle.com
Jodi Kay
August 19, 2016 at 6:45 pmThank you, Jessie! The peaches really make this a refreshing treat – it’s honestly a lovely breakfast option in this crazy heat! Happy Friday! x
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