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Fresh Watermelon Gazpacho

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A quick and refreshing chilled summer soup combining sweet watermelon with crisp cucumber, bell pepper, and fresh herbs, perfect for hot days.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (600g) ripe watermelon chunks, seeds removed
  • 1 medium cucumber (about 200g), peeled and diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 small shallot, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 8–10 fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped (or basil)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: small slice of deseeded jalapeño
  • Optional: crumbled feta cheese for garnish
  • Optional: halved cherry tomatoes for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut about 4 cups (600g) of watermelon into chunks, removing seeds carefully.
  2. Peel and dice the cucumber; seed and chop the red bell pepper.
  3. Finely mince the shallot; soak briefly in cold water if desired to mellow sharpness.
  4. Add watermelon, cucumber, bell pepper, shallot, lime juice, olive oil, mint leaves, salt, and black pepper to a blender.
  5. Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice or salt if needed; add cold water if too thick and blend again.
  7. Transfer to a bowl or container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and meld flavors.
  8. Serve cold, garnished with fresh mint leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and optional feta or cherry tomatoes.

Notes

Use ripe watermelon with deep red color for best sweetness. Soaking shallot in cold water mellows sharpness. Chill soup for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor. Adjust seasoning to balance sweetness and acidity. Optional jalapeño adds gentle heat. Optional feta adds creaminess but is not vegan.

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Keywords: watermelon gazpacho, summer soup, chilled soup, refreshing soup, easy gazpacho, healthy summer recipe, vegan soup, gluten-free soup

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