Vibrant rosy soup garnished with tiny diced watermelon and tomato cubes, a sprig of fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil, served in a pristine white bowl.

Italian Inspired Watermelon and Tomato Gazpacho

Name: Italian Inspired Watermelon and Tomato Gazpacho
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Watermelon, 2 cups cut into chunks; Juicy tomatoes, 2 medium sized, diced; Cucumber, 1 medium peeled and chopped; Red bell pepper, 1 diced; Garlic, 1 clove minced; Fresh basil leaves, 4 to 5; Fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons; Extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt, to taste; Crushed black pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Blending

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: September 20, 2023

Indulge in the unique fusion of Summer and Fall with this Italian inspired Watermelon and Tomato Gazpacho. This cold soup is all about freshness, featuring ripe watermelon and tomatoes blending harmoniously with a hint of lemon, garlic, and a drizzle of high-quality olive oil creating surprising layers of sweet and savory.

Ingredients (for 2)

Watermelon - 2 cups - cut into chunks
Juicy tomatoes - 2 - medium sized, diced
Cucumber - 1 medium - peeled and chopped
Red bell pepper - 1 - diced
Garlic - 1 clove - minced
Fresh basil leaves - 4 to 5
Fresh lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Crushed black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍉🌶️🥒

Combine watermelon, tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and garlic into a powerful blender and blend until smooth.
Step 2 - 🍋🧂🥄

Stir in the lemon juice, half of the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Step 3 - ❄️⏰🍵

Chill the soup in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Step 4 - 🍲🍉🌿

Pour the soup into bowls, garnish with remaining diced watermelon, tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves. Drizzle over remaining olive oil.

Additional

This soup is a wonderful way to use watermelon in a non-traditional way. While it's perfect for warmer days as a refreshing starter, it can turn into a satisfying light dinner by adding a side of toasted whole grain bread! To get kids involved, they can help with washing vegetables and tearing basil.