Description
This chilled soup features ripe watermelon blended with tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and a dash of lime juice for a refreshing flavor. The recipe takes about 15 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (red or yellow for color)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or mint, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: diced avocado for garnish
- Optional: extra herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Cube the watermelon, dice the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion, and chop the fresh herbs.
- Blend the Base: In a blender, combine the watermelon, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. Blend until smooth.
- Season: Stir in the lime juice, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper. Blend briefly again to combine the flavors.
- Chill: Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Ladle the gazpacho into bowls and garnish with diced avocado and extra herbs, if desired. Enjoy chilled.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 100
- Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 1