Watermelon Gazpacho

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The delicate flavors of cucumber and watermelon go hand in hand to create a sweet-and-savory chilled soup, perfect as a first course on a hot night.

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Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 cups

Ingredients

  • 8 cups finely diced seedless watermelon, (about 6 pounds with the rind) (see Tip)

  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely diced

  • ½ red bell pepper, finely diced

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

  • ¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

  • 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons minced shallot

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Mix watermelon, cucumber, bell pepper, basil, parsley, vinegar, shallot, oil and salt in a large bowl. Puree 3 cups of the mixture in a blender or food processor to the desired smoothness; transfer to another large bowl. Puree another 3 cups and add to the bowl. Stir in the remaining diced mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Tip: Melon selection & storage: Look for symmetrical unblemished melons, without flat sides, that have a creamy yellow spot on the bottom indicating ripeness.
At 92% water, this fruit should feel heavy when you heft it. Precut melon flesh should be dense, firm and appear moist. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or keep in a cool, dark spot. Cover the cut surface of melon with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

114 Calories
5g Fat
17g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 114
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 2g 4%
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Vitamin A 1831IU 37%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Folate 22mcg 5%
Sodium 296mg 13%
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Magnesium 29mg 7%
Potassium 324mg 7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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