Watermelon Gazpacho

Prep time: 30 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This chilled watermelon gazpacho soup is a deliciously refreshing blend of watermelon, orange juice, and olive oil flavored with garlic and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

2 cups 1/4-inch-diced watermelon
2 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 seedless cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, basil or cilantro
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1 Place 1/2 cup of watermelon, orange juice, and oil in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth.
2 Transfer to a medium bowl; add cucumber, bell pepper, onion, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.