
Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho with a Cool Cucumber Swirl
Cost $10, save $15
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 240 Min
- 4 Servings
- $10
Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho with a Cool Cucumber Swirl
Cost $10, save $15
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 240 Min
- 4 Servings
- $10
INGREDIENTS
Gazpacho Base
- π 3 cups coarsely chopped seedless watermelon
- π ΒΌ cup finely diced seedless watermelon
- π 3 large Roma tomatoes, halved and seeded
- 1 small red bell pepper, roughly chopped
- π§ 4 green onions, sliced, white parts and tops separated
- π 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- π 1 Β½ teaspoons lime zest
- π 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- π― 1 tablespoon honey
- β teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste
Cucumber Soup
- π₯ 1 large cucumber, peeled and seeded
- π§ 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- β cup vegetable broth
- ΒΌ cup sour cream
- π§ ΒΌ teaspoon salt
- ΒΌ teaspoon ground black pepper
Tomato Topper
- π Remaining chopped Roma tomato (1 tomato)
- π Finely chopped watermelon (ΒΌ cup)
- π₯ Finely chopped cucumber (ΒΌ cucumber)
- π Remaining lime zest
STEPS
Prepare the watermelon gazpacho: Add coarsely chopped watermelon, 2 Roma tomatoes, red bell pepper, green onion whites, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lime zest, lime juice, chopped mint, honey, and crushed red pepper to a blender or food processor; blend until nearly smooth. Chill for 2 to 4 hours.
Prepare the cucumber soup: Finely chop ΒΌ of the cucumber and coarsely chop the rest. Add coarsely chopped cucumber, minced garlic, parsley, green onion tops, and remaining lemon juice to a blender; blend until nearly smooth. Stir in vegetable broth, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Chill for 2 to 4 hours.
Prepare the tomato topper: Chop the remaining Roma tomato into Β½-inch pieces. In a small bowl, mix chopped tomato, finely chopped watermelon, finely chopped cucumber, and remaining lime zest. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
To serve, ladle 1 cup of watermelon gazpacho into each bowl. Add Β½ cup cucumber soup on top and swirl gently. Top with the tomato topper, and garnish with black pepper or mint as desired.
NUTRIENTS
Per 1 servingπ₯
125
Calories
- 3Protein
- 24Carbs
- 4Fats
π‘ For a more pronounced flavor, prepare the gazpacho and cucumber soup a day ahead and let them chill overnight.Garnish with extra fresh mint leaves for added visual appeal and freshness.Use a high-powered blender for smoother consistency in both the gazpacho and cucumber soup.