Watermelon-Tomato Gazpacho

Cool, refreshing, and bursting with summer flavors, this Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho is the perfect dish for hot days.

Combining the sweetness of watermelon with the rich, savory notes of tomatoes and fresh herbs, this vibrant gazpacho is both easy to prepare and delightful to serve. Finely chopped cucumber, bell pepper, and optional heat add a satisfying crunch to this silky smooth, chilled soup. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or simply craving a light and healthy meal, this gazpacho will surely impress.

Watermelon-Tomato Gazpacho

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Course Soup

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 6 cups seedless watermelon, roughly chopped; divided (1 cup finely chopped)
• 3 cups tomatoes, roughly chopped; divided (1 cup finely chopped)
• 2 shallots or scallions, roughly chopped; divided (1 finely chopped)
• 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
• 1-3 tbsps lemon juice (approx. 1 large lemon)
• 4 tbsps fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; divided (2 Tablespoons finely chopped)
• 4 tbsps fresh basil, roughly chopped; divided (2 Tablespoons finely chopped)
• Pinch sea salt and black pepper (to taste)
• Dash cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cucumber, finely chopped
• 1/2 bell pepper (orange or yellow), finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno, poblano, or serrano chile pepper, minced (optional)
• 1/4 cup red onions, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

 

• Combine finely-chopped vegetables-herbs in a bowl and store in the refrigerator. They will be added after soup base is blended. (1c watermelon, 1c tomatoes, 1 scallion, 2 Tbs cilantro, 2 Tbs basil, cucumber, peppers, onions)
• Make base: Put 5 cups of watermelon, 2 cups of tomatoes, 1 shallot, garlic, lemon juice, 2 TBS cilantro, 2 TBS basil, salt, pepper and cayenne into a blender and puree until smooth. 
• In a large bowl, stir to combine chopped veggies-herbs with pureed soup base.
• Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
• Lightly stir reserved, finely chopped vegetables-herbs into chilled soup.  
• Serve chilled.

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