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Watermelon Gazpacho

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Watermelon gazpacho in a wooden bowl
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Tiamongla Kasar
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Tiamongla Kasar
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Watermelon Recipes: Chilled
Watermelon Gazpacho
For Refreshing Meals

3 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
14
Ingredients
Vegan
Diet
Watermelon recipes often bring to mind simple slices on a hot day, but this watermelon gazpacho turns that familiar fruit into a refreshing chilled soup. This chilled summer soup has a light and bright appearance with an abundance of natural sweetness from the watermelon, along with some tartness and richness from the additional vegetable ingredients. This is one of those dishes that will make you feel refreshed from the very first spoonful. This watermelon gazpacho is a refreshing variation of classic Spanish gazpacho, a chilled no-cook soup. Preparing it is simple and relaxed, making it ideal even on busy days. Start by blending the watermelon with tomatoes, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, and seasoning until smooth and slightly frothy. In a separate bowl, finely chop the cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and jalapeño to create a mix that adds both crunch and colour. Stir the blended mixture into the chopped vegetables, then finish with a drizzle of olive oil to bring everything together. Once combined, let the soup chill in the refrigerator for a few hours so the flavours deepen. Whether you serve it as a starter for guests, enjoy it as a light meal, or simply want something cool and nourishing, this dish fits easily into your day. Just chop, blend, chill, and enjoy a bowl of refreshing gazpacho whenever you need it.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
4 cupsWatermelon (seedless)
3 mediumTomatoes (roma or similar)
2 tablespoonsLime or lemon juice
1 tablespoonRed wine vinegar
1 cloveGarlic (peeled)
1 teaspoonKosher salt (plus more as needed)
1/4 teaspoonGranulated sugar
1/2 mediumEnglish cucumber (peeled and diced)
1 mediumBell pepper (any colour, diced)
1 small Red onion (finely diced)
1 medium Jalapeño pepper (finely chopped)
2 tablespoonsFresh herbs (cilantro, mint, or parsley)
3 tablespoonsExtra-virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
to tasteBlack pepper

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare the base

Chop the watermelon roughly until you have 3 cups. Quarter 2 medium tomatoes. Add them to a blender along with lime juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, and sugar. Blend on high until smooth. This creates the flavorful liquid base of the soup.

Step 1
Step 1: Prepare the base
5 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Chop Fresh Ingredients
10 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Combine and Season
5 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Chill the Soup
3 Hours or Overnight

FAQs

Watermelon gazpacho is a chilled soup made by blending fresh watermelon with vegetables like tomatoes, cucumber, and peppers. It’s light, refreshing, and perfect for warm weather.