Quick Chilled Tomato and Vegetable Soup
This refreshing no-cook soup is a simple shortcut to gazpacho, using condensed tomato soup as a flavorful base. Finely chopped fresh vegetables provide a delightful crunch and texture. Let it chill overnight for the best flavor, making it a perfect make-ahead meal for a hot day.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 8 hr 15 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 90 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 610 gcondensed tomato soup
- 610 mlcold water
- 3 pcsroma tomato, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 pcscucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
- 1 pcsgreen bell pepper, finely chopped
- 4 pcsscallion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbspvegetarian worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsphot sauce(optional)
- 1 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
Equipment
container_with_lid · large_bowl · cutting_board · knife · whisk
The method
Step by step
- 1
Prepare all the fresh vegetables as specified in the ingredient list.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: For the best texture, ensure vegetables are chopped finely and consistently. Seeding the tomatoes and cucumber prevents the soup from becoming watery.
- 2
In a large bowl or airtight container, pour in the condensed tomato soup and cold water.
About 1 min
- 3
Whisk the soup and water together until the mixture is completely smooth.
About 1 min
- 4
Add the chopped roma tomato, cucumber, green bell pepper, and sliced scallions to the soup base.
About 1 min
- 5
Stir in the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce if using, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
About 1 min
- 6
Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to fully develop and meld.
About 8 hr
Cook’s note: Do not skip this chilling step; it is essential for the soup's flavor and refreshing quality.
- 7
Before serving, taste the chilled soup and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
About 1 min
- 8
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve immediately.
About 1 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 89.8kcal
- Protein
- 2.5g
- Carbs
- 20.6g
- Fat
- 0.6g
- Fibre
- 2.5g
- Sugar
- 11.2g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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