Healthy Lifestyle Diets Healthy Vegan Recipes Healthy Vegan Soup & Stew Recipes Healthy Vegan Vegetable Soup Watermelon Gazpacho 5.0 (6) 6 Reviews 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. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 19, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 cups Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Vegan Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts 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 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. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 114 Calories 5g Fat 17g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved