Mango Gazpacho Soup | Summer Soup

Try this innovative cold Spanish soup or drink that's made with mangoes and veggies! This chilled and easy vegan mango gazpacho soup feels like summer in a bowl! It's so good!

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What's a gazpacho

Gazpacho is a spicy soup that is usually made from blending raw vegetables like tomatoes, onions, peppers, and cucumbers and is served cold, especially in summer. It tastes super refreshing and is always bursting with fresh-from-the-garden summer flavors. It's an ancient yet popular dish from Spanish cuisine. No matter the ingredients, gazpacho is considered to be a healthy chilled soup rich in minerals, antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins.

In Spain, gazpacho can be enjoyed as a drink, an appetizer, a tapa, a dip, a sauce, a seasoning, a starter, a main dish, or even a dessert. It is eaten at any time of the day and at any time during a meal. I read somewhere that this chilled soup had actually originated as poor man's food and was consumed by laborers in the vineyards and olive plantations. 

Traditionally, gazpacho was made by pounding the vegetables in a mortar with a pestle. This obviously was more time-consuming. But in some places, they still make it this way. It helps keep the gazpacho cool and avoids the foam and completely smooth consistency created by blenders or food processors. 

Love for soups

The ingredients, texture, and thickness of gazpacho vary regionally and between families. So you will find many recipes out there that may be different. My easy vegan soup recipe today is a take on the traditional gazpacho. I have given this soup a summer twist by using mangoes along with tomatoes. Now shouldn't we be able to enjoy soups in the hot weather too?

The flavors are new, the technique is similar and the results are outstanding. I am so glad I have collaborated with iHerb in putting together this wonderful and easy vegan soup recipe! Normally, we use mango in desserts and drinks like Mango Mastani, Mango Rose Lassi, Mango Cranachan, Mango Phirni, or Mango Creamsicles. But this is the first time I am using mangoes to make a savory soup!

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My shopping haul

I was also able to find all the ingredients (including some products used in Indian cooking) like Pure Indian Foods, 100% Pure, Organic Kashmiri Red Chili, Ground, Pure Indian Foods, 100% Organic Grass-Fed Original Ghee, Pure Indian Foods, Organic Tamarind Paste, Simply Organic, Madagascar Vanilla, La Tourangelle, Delicate Avocado Oil, and Edward & Sons, Let's Do Organic, 100% Organic Unsweetened Toasted Coconut Flakes on their website, which is really convenient.

The ordering process was very effortless and saved me a lot of time. I  also received my order pretty quickly. The products were well packaged and the seals were intact. Even the quality of the products was good. I also found the prices comparable to those of other online retailers, which put me at ease instantly. All in all, I had a very good experience shopping at iHerb!

Based on my experience on their website and also on the quality of the ingredients I would order from iHerb again. Try it out - you won't be disappointed! In fact, there is a discount offer for Cookilicious readers who become iHerb Customers. New and returning customers will get a discount on their iHerb order with no minimum purchase by clicking here.

Why make this

You will love this refreshing, zesty, and sublime summer soup for many reasons! 

• It's an almost no-cook soup recipe
• Can be made within 15 minutes
• Needs basic pantry staples
• It's an easy vegan and gluten-free soup
• can be served as a mango soup or a drink
• It's a very unique yet delicious gazpacho recipe
• A great way to use mangoes in savory dishes

The majority of the ingredients needed for this cold Spanish soup recipe were sourced from iHerb. 

California Gold Nutrition, Organic Mango, Ready to Eat Dried Slices - They are the hero ingredient in this drink recipe. They're sweet and lightly tart which is perfect for this recipe, plus they have no preservatives and no added flavors.

Karen's Naturals, Just Tomatoes - They are just dehydrated fresh tomatoes and contain no preservatives, additives, or added sugar. They are picked fresh and dried at low temperatures to preserve flavor and essential nutrients. Plus, they lend a nice tangy flavor to this soup.

Other veggies, fruits, and herbs - cucumber, bell peppers, sweetcorn, garlic, jalapenos, oranges, cilantro, basil, and lemon juice. They make this chilled soup more hearty and flavorful. 

California Gold Nutrition, Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil - Because of its high smoke point, coconut oil is great for grilling. 

California Gold Nutrition Organic Turmeric - This lends a beautiful hue to the soup along with the flavor. The quality of this turmeric powder is top-notch. 

California Gold Nutrition, Organic 3-Seed Blend - This seed blend of chia, hemp, and flax seeds adds nutritional value and makes excellent toppings in soups. Having all these 3 seeds packed together makes it so much easier! 

1. Add dried mango slices to a blender jar.
2. Then add the sundried tomatoes.
3. Next, add the roughly chopped cucumbers along with roughly chopped jalapenos and garlic. 
4. Also, add basil, turmeric, and salt. Lastly, add the oranges and blend until smooth. Add water before blending. 
5. Strain the mixture if you like it smooth. Transfer to a bowl, add lemon juice, and mix well. Chef Tip - Check and adjust the seasoning if needed. Store in the fridge for a minimum of two hours or till it's time to serve. 
6. Meanwhile, chop and grill bell peppers and sweetcorn in coconut oil, and transfer them into a bowl.  Chef Tip - You can also lightly toast the 3-Seed Blend separately for a toasty flavor and transfer it to another bowl. 

Serving suggestions 🍽

Garnish the cold Spanish soup with cilantro, grilled veggies, and toasted seeds. Serve immediately. This is the only cool mango soup/drink that you will need in this hot weather! This can also be served at house parties, you can also pack it in a flask and carry it with you on a picnic or a road trip. Serve this creamy and rich tangy flavor of cold Spanish soup for your next BBQ party and WOW your guests with it! 

What to serve with gazpacho

This mango drink/gazpacho goes very well with any toasted bread, Pasta Salad, Cucumber Salad, or anything grilled like Masala Bhutta, Black Bean Taco Boats, Chilli Cheese Corn Toast, or Grilled Mashed Potato Sandwich.   

Top recipe tips 💭

If your blender is not powerful enough, roughly chop the dried mango pieces and the sun-dried tomatoes before grinding. Adjust the consistency of the soup by adding more water if needed. Add half a jalapeno if one is too much for you. 

You can also use fresh mangoes for this recipe. The consistency of your gazpacho can be smooth or chunky. It's a personal choice. Also, add some croutons or nuts as toppings. You can also drizzle some yogurt or sour cream on top. Remember to chill the soup for at least 2 hours for the flavors to develop, before serving. 

Recipe FAQs 📖