Cool refreshing watermelon gazpacho is loaded with nutrients from fruits and vegetables. Cold soups are one of the best summer treats and this elegant summer soup is perfect for hot summer days.
This is by far the simplest and fastest soup you’ll ever make. A perfect cold soup for hot summer days which involves no cooking. Simply chop all ingredients, put all into a blender, and it’s done! A refreshing soup loaded with flavors and packed with nutrients and vitamins.
Gazpacho tastes best when served chilled. That’s the only hard part, waiting for the soup to chill. As the soup sits in the fridge, all the flavors blend in and makes the soup taste best! Gazpacho is perfect for days when you want to spend less time prepping a meal, instead of sweating it out in the kitchen.
Yes, this cold summer soup can be a light summer meal in itself. Though it’s usually served as an appetizer.
Got 10 minutes for meal time? Try watermelon gazpacho recipe. Summer in a bowl!
If you are a classic gazpacho fan, then you should try this watermelon gazpacho. It would soon become your summer favorite. It’s so summery, refreshing and perfect soup to cool down on hot summer days to quench your thirst. This watermelon gazpacho is a life saver in this scorching heat.
The flavors of this soup will blow your mind and taste buds away. The fresh sweetness of watermelon, tartness from tomatoes, mild kick from jalapenos, flavor form garlic, freshness from mint leaves. A delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors in gazpacho is perfect match.
Watermelon Gazpacho Ingredients
Simple, fresh summer produce is all you need for this recipe. The key ingredients are
Watermelon – Seedless fully ripe watermelon is the best the choice. If you do have seeds in the watermelon, try removing them as much as you can.
Cucumber – English cucumbers are great. The ones that are firm will add perfect texture to the cold soup.
Roma Tomato – Ripe but firm tomatoes are best. Gazpacho’s key ingredients in tomatoes.
Red Bell Pepper – Remove seeds. Adds both sweet and savory taste to the soup.
Red Onion – For more depth of flavors.
Garlic – Just a clove of garlic to enhance it’s flavors. Since the soup is raw, too much garlic will make it taste funky.
Fresh Mint – This soup is all about freshness. A handful of fresh mint adds flavor, taste and amazing freshness to the soup. You can swap mint with fresh basil as well. Watermelon and basil is as good as watermelon and mint.
Jalapeno – For a hint of heat in the soup, use jalapenos.
Salt & Pepper – for seasoning, adjust according to your taste.
Olive oil – Extra virgin olive oil is best option.
Red Wine Vinegar (or sherry vinegar).
How To Make Watermelon Gazpacho
- Cut watermelon. Discard any seeds if it has and chop into pieces.
- Seed tomatoes (optional step). And dice it.
- Seed and dice cucumbers. You can peel the skin as well. I prefer to keep the skin on English cucumbers.
- Chop red bell peppers (remove the seeds).
- Dice red onions.
- Peel a garlic clove. Chop jalapeno.
- To the jar of blender add the watermelon, red bell peppers, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno chilies, garlic, mint leaves, pepper and salt to taste. Puree.
- Add olive oil, red wine vinegar and pulse.
- Puree the soup to desired consistency. You can keep it chunky and coarse or you can blend it until it’s smooth.
- Taste and season if it needs extra salt or pepper. Refrigerate watermelon gazpacho for minimum one hour to 4 hours, so it’s chilled. You can even make it a day ahead and chill it in fridge.
- Pour chilled gazpacho into bowls/glasses.
- Garnish with few chopped pieces of watermelon, red bell peppers, cucumber, onion and mint leaves sprig. Sprinkle some ground pepper on top. Drizzle few drops of olive oil.
- Serve with some croutons or as it is.
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📋RECIPE – Watermelon Gazpacho
Ingredients
- 3 cups seedless watermelon cut into small pieces
- 3 roma tomatoes seeded and diced
- 1 English cucumbers seeded and diced
- 1 small red onion diced
- 1 medium sized red bell peppers chopped
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ cup mint leaves
- ½ jalapeno peppers remove seeds if you prefer less heat
- 1 teaspoon of salt adjust per taste
- 2 teaspoon pepper adjust per taste
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
Instructions
- Cut watermelon. Discard any seeds if it has and chop into pieces.
- Deseed tomatoes (optional step). And dice it.
- Seed and dice cucumbers. You can peel the skin as well. I prefer to keep the skin on English cucumbers.
- Chop red bell peppers (remove the seeds).
- Dice red onions.
- Peel a garlic clove.
- Chop jalapeno.
- To the jar of blender add the watermelon, red bell peppers, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno chiles, garlic, mint leaves, pepper and salt to taste. Cover and liquefy.
- Add olive oil, red wine vinegar and pulse.
- Puree the soup to desired consistency. You can keep it chunky and coarse or you can blend it until it’s smooth.
- Taste and season if it needs extra salt or pepper.
- Refrigerate watermelon gazpacho for atleast one hour to 4 hours, so it’s chilled. You can even make it a day ahead and chill it in fridge.
- Pour chilled gazpacho into bowls/glasses.
- Garnish with few chopped pieces of watermelon, red bell peppers, cucumber, onion and mint leaves sprig. Sprinkle some ground pepper on top. Drizzle few drops of olive oil.
- Serve with some croutons or as it is.
Anne
I made this and it was a delicious summer soup. It was a nice change from a more traditional Gazpacho. Will make again. For those who want more heat, you could use the whole jalapeño, or leave in the seeds from the half pepper.
Jyothi Rajesh
So glad you loved this soup! Thank you!
Daniela
So refreshing and perfect for summer!!! Cant wait to make this this season! Thanks so much for sharing :).
jyothirajesh
Thank you
Julie
I love this idea! I don’t usually like classic gazpacho because I feel like it’s too acidic — but adding watermelon will definitely cut the acid. Brilliant!
jyothirajesh
Thank you
Karyl Henry
I’ve never heard of watermelon gazpacho before, but man this looks so good! Absolutely perfect for these blazing hot summer days. I’m definitely going to have to give this a try
jyothirajesh
Thank you
Lorie
I haven’t had a good gazpacho this summer yet! Looks like this one is going to be the one. Watermelon and gazpacho? What a great idea!
jyothirajesh
Thank you
Amanda
I can never get enough watermelon recipes during the summer, and this is such a fun and different way to use watermelon! It’s so refreshing on a hot day and perfect for those patio nights. Thanks for sharing!
jyothirajesh
I’ve been enjoying watermelon a lot these days. Thank you
Sara
I love the addition of jalapeno in your gazpacho! What an awesome summer soup, especially with the incredible flavors going on in this one. Adding to my list of things to make while the weather is amazing!
jyothirajesh
Anything spicy is my kind of soup. Thank you
Kylee
Gazpacho is sooo good and refreshing in summer. No heating up the house! This is a tasty version with some quality ingredients!
jyothirajesh
Thank you Kylee. Best on hot summer days
Amy
This looks SO refreshing! This is the perfect summer meal. I love how simple it is to make.
jyothirajesh
Thank you
Jordan
I freaking love gazpacho! It’s one of my summertime staples. I’ve never tried making a watermelon version, though. Ill have to pick one up the next time I’m shopping so I can try this out!
jyothirajesh
It’s so amazing to have it on hot summer days. Thank you
lauren
This looks so refreshing AND simple to make! We are consuming as much watermelon as possible right now and this will be a welcome addition for those super hot New England days!
jyothirajesh
It’s so good on hot summer afternoon. Thank you Lauren
Kylie | Midwest Foodie
I cannot wait to try this gazpacho next weekend when I have my girlfriends over! It sounds like the perfect light and fresh dinner to enjoy on the sunny deck! Thanks for sharing!
jyothirajesh
thank you