Chestnut Free Watermelon Gazpacho with Mint
Sweet, juicy watermelon meets ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a kick of jalapeño in this vibrant chilled soup that tastes like summer in a bowl. The fresh mint and bright lime juice tie everything together, giving it a refreshing lift that makes it feel both elegant and effortless. Everything gets blended smooth and strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so the final texture is silky and clean — nothing muddy or chunky about it. A drizzle of good olive oil and a pinch of flaky sea salt right before serving take it from simple to genuinely impressive. Because this recipe is built entirely from fresh produce, herbs, and pantry staples, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden tree nut derivatives sneaking into your bowl. It's the kind of dish that works beautifully as a starter for a dinner party or a light lunch on a hot afternoon, and it gets even better after a long chill in the fridge.
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4 servings
- 5 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ½ small watermelon)
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes (about 12 oz total), cored and roughly chopped
- 1 medium english cucumber (about 10 oz), peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
- 1 small shallot, roughly chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed, plus more for garnish
- ¾ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
For serving
- small watermelon cubes, for serving (optional)
- flaky sea salt, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the watermelon, tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, shallot, jalapeño, lime juice, olive oil, mint leaves, salt, and black pepper in a blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 60 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl and pour the blended soup through it, pressing gently with a spatula to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids left in the strainer.
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