Watermelon Gazpacho

Adapted with permission from Juice Manifesto by Andrew Cooper (Chronicle Books, 2016)

With its pretty color and zippy, refreshing flavor, this watermelon gazpacho makes the perfect start to any warm weather meal.

Servings:

Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 15 , plus 2 to 3 hours to chill

Ingredients

3 cups cubed watermelon (1-in/2.5-cm cubes)
2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
3 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
½ English/hothouse cucumber, roughly chopped
2 red bell peppers, roughly chopped
1-in piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped (see note)
½ red chile pepper (see note)
Juice of 2 limes
Handful fresh basil leaves
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Set aside 4 cubes of watermelon, a couple of celery pieces, and a few leaves of basil to use as a garnish for the soup.
Put the remaining ingredients into a blender (if you run out of room, blend the vegetables for a few seconds to make more space for the other ingredients). Pulse until it reaches a soup-like consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Chill in the fridge for 2 to 3 hours before serving. Finely chop the reserved watermelon, celery and basil. Pour the gazpacho into bowls or glasses and top with garnishes.
If you touch the seeds of the chile pepper, just be sure to wash your hands well and avoid touching your eyes.

Notes

Check out some easy guidance on how to peel, grate, and chop fresh ginger.
When handling chile peppers, avoid touching your eyes and wash your hands well afterward.

Nutrition Information

Per serving (4 servings)Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSodium: 31mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14g

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