Fresh, vibrant, and wonderfully refreshing, this Yellow Tomato Gazpacho is a chilled summer soup made with ripe yellow tomatoes, crisp vegetables, and a hint of orange for a bright citrus twist. It brings the very best of the summer farm stand to your table, celebrating the season's peak flavours in every spoonful. Quick to prepare with no cooking required, it's perfect as a light lunch, elegant appetizer or make-ahead dish for warm-weather entertaining.
One of the best parts of this Yellow Tomato Gazpacho recipe? It comes together in minutes with no cooking required. When the weather is hot, I really appreciate a no-cook recipe! Simply blend fresh summer ingredients until smooth, chill and serve. It’s the perfect way to celebrate peak tomato season while showcasing the sweet, mellow flavour of yellow tomatoes. If you’re looking for a refreshing summer soup, and easy no-cook recipe, or an impressive dish for a garden party or summer lunch, this Yellow Tomato Gazpacho is sure to become a seasonal favourite.
What is Gazpacho?
Gazpacho is a traditional Spanish chilled soup made from fresh, raw vegetables that are blended until smooth and served cold. While classic gazpacho is typically made with ripe red tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil and vinegar, there are many delicious variations that highlight seasonal produce. This Yellow Tomato Gazpacho offers a fresh twist on the classic recipe, using sweet yellow tomatoes and a splash of orange juice for a bright, sunny flavour and colour. Light, refreshing, and packed with garden-fresh ingredients, gazpacho is the perfect no-cook soup for hot summer days.
What goes in Yellow Tomato Gazpacho?
The ingredients in this Yellow Tomato Gazpacho come together to create its stunning sunny yellow colour and vibrant fresh taste. This unexpected twist on a classic Spanish soup celebrates the beauty of summer produce, combining sweet yellow tomatoes with bright citrus notes and garden-fresh flavours for a refreshing dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
- Yellow Tomatoes: Yellow tomatoes are the star ingredient in this gazpacho, providing the beautiful golden colour and the sweet, mellow flavour that define this fresh summer soup. Look for ripe yellow tomatoes while they are in season, at grocery stores with excellent produce sections, local farmers markets, or seasonal farm stands. Choose tomatoes that feel heavy for their size and have a vibrant colour, as the best quality tomatoes will create the brightest flavour and most stunning presentation.
- Yellow Bell Pepper: The bell pepper in this recipe adds a subtle sweetness and fresh, crisp flavour to this gazpacho while helping enhance its beautiful golden hue. Choosing a yellow variety of pepper keeps the colour bright and vibrant.
- Cucumber: Peeling the cucumber is an important step in keeping this gazpacho’s beautiful sunny yellow colour bright and vibrant, While cucumber peel adds great flavour and nutrients in many recipes, the dark green skin can muddy the colour of this soup.
- Shallot: The shallot adds a delicate onion flavour without overpowering the fresh, seasonal produce. Its naturally mild sweetness brings balance and depth to the soup, adding a funky savoury note.
- Orange Juice: Orange juice adds a little sweetness and a hint of citrus to this simple soup with deep flavour. The gentle tang helps make the soup taste light and refreshing. For best flavour, use freshly squeezed orange juice.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: A good-quality olive oil brings richness and balance to the gazpacho, helping round out the fresh flavours of the summer produce. Choose an Extra Virgin Olive Oil is with a smooth, delicate flavour so it compliments the ingredients without overpowering. A little extra olive oil drizzled over the top of the soup just before serving adds both flavour and visual appeal.
- White Wine Vinegar: White wine vinegar adds the perfect touch of acidity to this yellow tomato gazpacho. It’s pale and clear colour won’t darken the sunny yellow colour of the soup.
- Kosher Salt: Since this soup relies on simple, fresh ingredients, proper seasoning is essential to making each element shine. I use Diamond Crystal Kosher salt in my recipes because the flakes offer a clean taste and contain less sodium per volume than other brands of Kosher salt. If you use a different brand of Kosher salt, or another type of salt to season the soup, start with half of the recommended amount. Taste and gradually add more salt as needed.
- Cherry Tomatoes and Basil Leaves For Garnish: While completely optional, a simple garnish of sliced cherry tomatoes and a few small basil leaves adds a beautiful finishing touch. The pop of colour creates an elegant presentation and highlights the fresh, seasonal ingredients in the soup.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
SERVING SUGGESTIONSFresh Yellow Tomato Gazpacho is best served well chilled as a light appetizer, refreshing lunch or elegant first course. This vibrant chilled soup pairs beautifully with grilled seafood, crusty artisan bread, summer salads, or a charcuterie board, making it an ideal choice for warm-weather entertaining. Click here to see it included in the menu for the Strawberry Social party.
For parties and special occasions, try pouring the gazpacho into small shot glasses or mini glasses and serving it as a refreshing one-or-two sip appetizer at a cocktail party. Whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or looking for a healthy seasonal meal, Yellow Tomato Gazpacho offers a delicious way to showcase fresh summer tomatoes and garden vegetables. It's bright colour, naturally sweet flavour, and nutrient-rich ingredients make it a standout recipe for summer menus.
DRINK PAIRINGS
DRINK PAIRINGSA bowl of chilled Yellow Gazpacho with a hint of orange is wonderfully refreshing, and the right drink makes it even better. For wine lovers, a dry rosé, Pinot Grigio or Albariño compliment the soup's citrus notes and fresh summer vegetables without overpowering them. Sparkling wines such as Prosecco and Cava also make excellent pairings, adding lively acidity that makes the gazpacho taste even better. Prefer a non-alcoholic option? Infused Water with cucumber and orange, homemade lemonade or an herbal ice tea are all refreshing options. Whether you're enjoying Yellow Tomato Gazpacho as a light lunch or serving it as a summer dinner appetizer, these drink pairings help bring out its fresh, vibrant flavours.
Yellow Tomato Gazpacho
Ingredients
- 2 lbs yellow tomatoes (about 4-5 medium size tomatoes)
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 cup peeled, seeded and chopped cucumber
- 1 small shallot, chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus a little extra for garnishing
- 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 tsp Kosher salt
- A few sliced cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- Cut each tomato into roughly eight segments. Remove the seeds from each segment and transfer the tomato flesh to a food processor or large capacity blender. Discard the seeds.
- To the food processor or blender, add the yellow pepper, cucumber, shallot, orange juice, 2 Tbsp olive oil, white wine vinegar and salt. Blend until smooth (or desired consistency is reached). Transfer the gazpacho to a bowl or pitcher; cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Make ahead: Can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in jars in the fridge. Shake well before serving as some separation may occur.
- To serve: Divide chilled gazpacho amongst six small bowls or cups. Drizzle each bowl with a little olive oil, then float a few slices of cherry tomato on the surface of the soup to garnish. Add a few small basil leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
