Hazelnut Free Watermelon Gazpacho with Mint
Few things hit harder on a hot day than a bowl of ice-cold gazpacho, and this watermelon version takes that classic summer refreshment somewhere genuinely exciting. Sweet, juicy watermelon blends with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a kick of jalapeño to create a soup that's bright, a little spicy, and completely addictive. Fresh mint and a squeeze of lime tie everything together with an herby, citrusy lift that makes each spoonful feel almost effervescent. The whole thing gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so the texture is silky smooth and restaurant-worthy without any fuss. Tree nut concerns are a total non-issue here — every ingredient is a straightforward fruit, vegetable, or pantry staple, so you can blend away with complete confidence. A drizzle of good olive oil and a pinch of flaky sea salt at the finish elevate it from casual to genuinely impressive. Make it ahead, let it chill, and it's ready to wow guests or just reward yourself after a long, sweaty afternoon.
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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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