Medium Beverage Soup

Watermelon Gazpacho

Name: Watermelon Gazpacho
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 23 min
Total time: 43 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Unknown
Ingredients: 2 cups ¼-inch-diced watermelon , divided; 2 cups fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 seedless cucumber , cut into ¼-inch dice; 1 small yellow bell pepper , seeded and cut into ¼-inch dice; 1 small onion , cut into ¼-inch dice; 2 medium garlic cloves , minced; 1 small jalapeño pepper , Optional; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley , basil, or cilantro

Total Time

43 min

20m prep · 23m cook

Servings

4 people

Rating

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Difficulty

Medium

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Watermelon takes the place of tomatoes in this chilled gazpacho soup that's packed with flavor thanks to fresh orange juice, olive oil, garlic, bell peppers, and herbs. It can be made several hours ahead — perfect for your next summer gathering!

Ingredients

2 cups ¼-inch-diced watermelon , divided
2 cups fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 seedless cucumber , cut into ¼-inch dice
1 small yellow bell pepper , seeded and cut into ¼-inch dice
1 small onion , cut into ¼-inch dice
2 medium garlic cloves , minced
1 small jalapeño pepper , Optional
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley , basil, or cilantro

Instructions

1

Place 1/2 cup of watermelon, orange juice, and oil in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth.
2

Transfer to a medium bowl; add cucumber, bell pepper, onion, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.