Bone Broth Gazpacho with Garden Herb Pesto

This Bone Broth Gazpacho is the perfect no-cook summer lunch or appetizer. Rich in protein and topped with a fresh herb pesto, it is also Whole30 compliant, paleo, and gluten-free.

Gazpacho, naturally, always reminds me of the summer.

The first time I had gazpacho, I was wandering around a local night market when I lived in San Diego. One of the restaurant owners was outside, doling out tiny cups filled with velvety smooth orange gazpacho. It was delicious, especially on a very humid summer night.

I didn’t even know I would like gazpacho until then. Cold tomato soup just never sounded appealing to me.

But it’s really not just cold tomato soup.

It’s fruity olive oil. Fresh, fragrant herbs. Garlic. Vinegar. Onions. Fresh cucumbers or red peppers. Possibly a bit of citrus. It tastes like eating an entire summer garden in a bowl.

And that’s just the bases. You could add anything you wanted to gazpacho, really. Some jalapeño for heat. A bit of corn or pine nuts for texture. Sliced avocado for added creaminess. The options are endless.

Gazpacho is made in many different ways. Some swear by using bread, some credit a good gazpacho to copious amounts of olive oil. Some like it to be chunky, and others like it to be completely smooth. Some add tomato juice, and some wouldn’t dare add tomato juice.

Me? I keep it simple. Choose delicious, ripe (preferably picked from your garden) tomatoes and vegetables. Blend it with other delicious things until it tastes good.

Consume.

Since I’m currently doing the Whole30 (day 14!), I knew I wanted to make this gazpacho Whole30-compliant, paleo, gluten-free, and sugar-free. Gazpacho is an easy recipe to do this to, as it’s usually naturally all of those things. (It can, however, sometimes have sugar or Worcestershire sauce, for example.) 

And I knew that I also wanted to make it with bone broth. While most commonly tomato juice is added to gazpacho, the addition of bone broth gives it a wonderful savory flavor and a protein kick.

For this bone broth gazpacho, I used one of my absolute favorite brands, Bare Bones Broth. Their organic bone broths are made with quality and care, containing 100% grass-fed beef or organic chicken. They source fresh organic vegetables and herbs for their broths, which contain no added preservatives or flavorings. They’re Whole30 approved and come in these perfect little pouches ready for sipping (which happen to be BPA-free and eco-friendly, too).

Bone broth is so good for you. It’s loaded with protein, amino acids, calcium, potassium, and vital nutrients and vitamins. And the benefits are aplenty. Bone broth is great for your joints, it boosts the immune system, improves digestion, and is said to work wonders for skin, nails, and even cellulite.

I especially love Bare Bones Broth because they offer some delicious flavor options, including the Tomato & Spice that I used in this bone broth gazpacho. This flavorful, savory broth is infused with organic vegetables, herbs, coriander, and clove.

The creamy, peachy-pink soup is a perfect combination of rich broth, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, sweet peppers, aromatics, and a bit of acidity.

It’s even better topped with a fresh, bright herb pesto. My garden is growing purple basil and rosemary like mad, so I used them along with parsley. But your favorite herb combination will work.

Make this gazpacho the night before you plan on serving it. It’ll taste so much better with a little time.

I hope that you enjoy this healthy no-cook summer Bone Broth Gazpacho with Garden Herb Pesto! Check out Bare Bones Broth for quality, delicious organic bone broth. Are you a fan of bone broth? Let us know in the comments below.

This post is sponsored by Bare Bones Broth.

 

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