Golden beet gazpacho is a vibrant, sun-hued chilled vegan cold soup, made even more delicious by a plethora of seasonal toppings.

Golden Beet Gazpacho – Full of vibrant vegetables and flavors 

Words cannot express how enamored I am with this Golden Beet Gazpacho.

One look at its sunny hue imbued by bright yellow beets and I can’t help but fall head over heels for this bowl of yum. But wait, there’s more.

Everyone knows any gazpacho worth its salt is made that much better by the colorful and crunchy assortment of toppings that adorn the top.

While the garnish situation is completely customizable to the individual, I’ll share what toppings I chose to enhance the flavors of this golden beet gazpacho.

Topping ideas for gazpacho

• micro greens
• chives
• avocado
• hemp seeds
• shaved Chioggia beets (SO pretty, right??)
• grassgreen pepper (fancy and obscure, I know, but if you ever come across some I highly recommend! I buy mine at Boulettes Larder in San Francisco)
• olive oil- this one is pretty much a requirement for any gazpacho, but something like avocado oil or walnut oil would be delicious too!

If you’ve ever made traditional tomato-based gazpacho, this golden beet gazpacho is very similar in terms of ingredients and preparation. In fact, the only big difference is in swapping out tomatoes for steamed and cooled beets.

Definitely give this golden beet gazpacho time to chill out in the fridge before serving. I’m so thrilled that temperatures are starting to warm up again so that chilled soups can come out to play!

Is it better to boil or steam beets?

Both works for this recipe. However, beets’ concentration of phytonutrients, such as betalains, is diminished by heat. To not miss out on that goodness, I recommend steaming beets for 15 minutes to maximize their nutrition and flavor.

How to steam beets

Fill the bottom of your steamer with 2 inches of water and bring to a rapid boil. Add the beets, cover, and steam for 15 minutes.

If you don’t own a steamer, fill a medium pot with 1/2 inch of water, place three golf ball-sized balls of aluminum foil on the bottom. Then rest a heat-proof plate on top of the foil balls, cover the pot with a lid, and bring the water to a boil. Add vegetables to the plate, cover, and steam until the beets are tender.

Tips for making Golden Beet Gazpacho: 

• This gazpacho tastes best if it has had time to chill in the fridge. 
• For an extra flavor boost, you can use chilled broth instead of water.
• If you don’t have sherry vinegar, I suggest you use rice wine vinegar, which is available at most Asian grocers. It is the closest in acidity and flavor profile to sherry vinegar.

More refreshing cold starters: 

• Cucumber Caprese Bruschetta 
• Seven Layer Dip 
• Mexican Street Corn Cucumber Cups 

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Golden Beet Gazpacho

Golden beet gazpacho is a sunny, vibrant chilled soup made even more delicious by a plethora of seasonal toppings such as micro greens, chives, avocado and more.

Course Soup

Cuisine Vegan

Keyword beet soup, cold beet soup, gazpacho with beets

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients

FOR THE GAZPACHO:

• 1 pound golden beets peeled, steamed and roughly chopped
• 1 large shallot chopped
• clove garlic chopped
• 1 large English cucumber peeled, seeded and roughly chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar plus more to taste
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice plus more to taste
• 2 cups water
• 1 Sea salt to taste

FOR TOPPING (OPTIONAL):

• Shaved Chioggia beets
• Micro greens
• Diced avocado
• Minced chives
• Hemp seeds
• Olive oil

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients except salt to a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth. Add salt to taste. Taste, and add more sherry vinegar or lemon juice if more acidity is desired.

2. Chill for at least 1 hour.

3. Transfer to bowls and garnish with desired toppings. 

Recipe Notes

Definitely give this golden beet gazpacho time to chill out in the fridge before serving.