Recipe

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:

Easy

TIME

15 minutes

TIP:

Garnish with some fresh green kumquat if you're feeling adventurous!

HEALTHY RECIPE Watermelon Gazpacho

BY SOULISTIC

There’s literally no better time of the year to get into cold soups than the height of summer! Try this innovative mash-up of melons and tomatoes, for a savoury soup that is packed with nutritional goodness. Try this at home and tag the recipe bloggers @soulhookedonfood to share your soupy creation! Serves 4.

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 fresh watermelon • 2 large tomatoes, cored and cut in half • 1 small cucumber, peeled and seeded • 1 medium red bell pepper, cored • 1/2 shallot, peeled • 2 cloves garlic, peeled • 65g fresh mint leaves • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 2 tbsp sherry vinegar • 2 tsp sea salt • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper • 1/8 tsp ground cumin 1. Add all the ingredients except for the olive oil and garnish into a blender. Blend to your preferred consistency. 2. Slowly stream in the oil and pulse. 3. Pour the mixture into a fine strainer with a jar below to collect the liquid. Cover with cling film, and place liquid in the fridge for at least 3-4 hours. 4. Fifteen minutes before serving, arrange small cubes of watermelon and cucumber in a bowl.

Pour the chilled liquid into the bowl. Enjoy!

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