Description
Watermelon Gazpacho Cold Soup is the ultimate summer treat, combining the sweetness of ripe watermelon with the crunch of fresh cucumbers and the zest of lime. This refreshing chilled soup is not only a feast for your palate but also a vibrant addition to any summer gathering. Perfect as an appetizer or light meal, it’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor that will transport you straight to a sun-soaked paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup cucumber, diced (preferably English)
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or mint leaves
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the watermelon, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño (if using), and fresh herbs into manageable pieces.
- In a blender or food processor, combine all chopped ingredients with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl or pitcher and refrigerate for at least one hour to chill.
- Stir before serving in bowls garnished with extra herbs or diced veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg