Watermelon gazpacho

Watermelon Gazpacho is a refreshing and unique take on the classic Spanish dish. This soup is perfect for summer, as it is light and refreshing, but still has the heartiness that Gazpacho is known for. Watermelon Gazpacho recipes have been around for centuries, and are thought to have originated in Andalusia, Spain.

Andalusia is known for its hot summers, and Gazpacho was originally created as a way to cool down. The traditional recipe calls for tomatoes, cucumbers, garlic, bread, olive oil, vinegar, and water. Watermelon was likely added to the dish at a later date, as it is not a typical ingredient in Gazpacho.

Watermelon Gazpacho is a perfect summer dish, as it is light, refreshing, and filling. It is also very easy to make, and can be made ahead of time. This soup can be served cold or at room temperature, making it perfect for a hot summer day.

Advice

When making watermelon gazpacho, it's important to use ripe, juicy watermelon. Start by cutting the watermelon into cubes and removing the seeds. The next step is to blend the watermelon until it's a smooth puree. Then add in diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and bell peppers for a crunchy, flavorful dish. Finally, add in some olive oil, sherry vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper to finish off the flavor. If you want it a bit spicier, feel free to add a diced jalapeño. Enjoy!

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Recipes

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Watermelon Gazpacho with Feta Crema

  • salt
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • watermelon
  • english hothouse cucumber
  • jalapeño
  • tomato
  • english hothouse cucumber
  • almond
  • sour cream
  • feta
  • olive oil
  • sherry vinegar
  • milk
  • watermelon
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Watermelon Gazpacho

  • salt
  • bell pepper
  • cucumber
  • white bread
  • black pepper
  • onion
  • mint
  • cumin
  • watermelon
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • sherry vinegar
  • tomato
  • crouton

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
olive oil
watermelon
tomato
black pepper
sherry vinegar
celery
lemon juice
english hothouse cucumber
jalapeño
almond
cucumber
onion
garlic
mint
pepper
sour cream
feta
milk
vegetable
calabrian chile
crema
lump crab
habanero chile
poblano
buttermilk
red wine vinegar
avocado
cilantro
english cucumber
red tomato
shallot
lime juice
bell pepper
white bread
cumin
crouton

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • olive oil 83%
  • salt 83%
  • tomato 83%
  • watermelon 83%

Rarey Ingredients

  • olive oil 83%
  • salt 83%
  • tomato 83%
  • watermelon 83%