Watermelon Gazpacho

Name: Watermelon Gazpacho
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Zest of ¾ lime, and remaining lime peel for garnishing; 4 garlic cloves; ¼ cup red onion; 1 large heirloom tomato; 3 cups chopped watermelon, plus 1 slice for garnishing; 2 scallion greens, roughly chopped; 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 2 stalks celery; Pinch salt; Pinch black pepper; ¼ cup avocado oil, and more (optional) for garnishing

Preparation info

Makes
4 to 6
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Plant-Based Gourmet

By Suzannah Gerber

Published 2021

About

Bright and refreshing, this summer soup is cool, sweet, and tangy. The watermelon balances out the traditional tomato, imparting a steady natural sweetness that plays against the garlic and red onion. Serve with a big spoon and enjoy the hydrating properties.

Ingredients

3 cups chopped watermelon, plus 1 slice for garnishing
1 large heirloom tomato<

Americas
United States
Soup
Summer
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Combine all ingredients, except the garnishes in a food processor, and process until the desired thickness is reached.
Transfer the mixture to a large serving bowl and chill in the fridge for 2 hours.
Cut the reserved watermelon and lime peel into thin strips.
Divide the gazpacho among soup bowls, and garnish each serving with the watermelon