Gazpacho Soups

If you've never had cold soup before, then trying Gazpacho soups will make you a believer. It's a soup that is bursting with flavor, not to mention all the good things and antioxidants a person needs for great health. And it's easy to make.

Gazpacho first came from the southern Spanish region of Andalusia. Through the years, Gazpacho has taken on a few different forms and flavors, but it is tradtionally made with ripe tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, cucumbers and bread.

First eaten by the workers in the fields, Gazpacho provided an entire meal that was easily carried and eaten. Today, it's a beloved favorite, especially in the hot of the summer.

The word "gazpacho", according to the experts, comes fromthe word "caspa" which means residue or fragments - referring to the small pieces of vegetables and cut up pieces of bread that make up a traditional Gazpacho.

Click on this link for an interesting article about the history of gazpacho.

Below are some fabulous recipes for this delicious soup.

Gazpacho-style soups:
Chunky Gazpacho
Creamy Gazpacho
Garden Gazpacho
Gazpacho Blanco
Gazpacho Cooler
Traditional Gazpacho

For a more complete listing of soup recipe ideas, visit my Soup Recipe Index page.