Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
4 cup

seedless watermelon

chopped

1 cup

watermelon

chopped into 1/2cm cubes

1 unit

lebanese cucumber

chopped into 1/2cm cubes

1 unit

red capsicum

peeled, seeded and chopped into 1/2cm cubes

1 unit

yellow capsicum

peeled, seeded and chopped into 1/2cm cubes

3 unit

celery ribs

cut into 1/2cm cubes

0.5 unit

red onion

chopped

0.25 cup

spearmint

chopped

2 tbsp

freshly squeezed lime juice

freshly squeezed

1.5 tbsp

red wine vinegar

Step 1
~4 min

Chop 4 cups of seedless watermelon.

Step 2
~4 min

Blend the chopped watermelon in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Step 3
~4 min

Transfer the blended watermelon to a large bowl.

Step 4
~4 min

Chop 1 cup of watermelon into 1/2cm cubes.

Step 5
~4 min

Chop 1 lebanese cucumber into 1/2cm cubes.

Step 6
~4 min

Peel, seed, and chop 1 red capsicum into 1/2cm cubes.

Step 7
~4 min

Peel, seed, and chop 1 yellow capsicum into 1/2cm cubes.

Step 8
~4 min

Cut 3 celery ribs into 1/2cm cubes.

Step 9
~4 min

Chop 1/2 small red onion.

Step 10
~4 min

Combine the cubed watermelon, cucumber, red and yellow capsicums, celery, and onion in a separate bowl.

Step 11
~4 min

Set aside 1/2 cup of this mixture for garnishing.

Step 12
~4 min

Chop 1/4 cup of spearmint.

Step 13
~4 min

Stir the remaining cubed vegetable mixture into the pureed watermelon.

Step 14
~4 min

Add the chopped mint, 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar to the soup.

Step 15
~4 min

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 16
~4 min

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until cold.

Step 17
~4 min

Serve the gazpacho in bowls or glasses.

Step 18
~4 min

Garnish with the reserved chopped vegetable mixture.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of lime juice and vinegar to your liking.

For a spicier gazpacho, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Make sure all the ingredients are well-chilled before blending for the best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer or light lunch.

Pair with crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled shrimp skewers
Feta and watermelon salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Spain

Cultural Significance

A classic summer soup in Spanish cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer festivals
Tapas gatherings

Occasion Tags

Summer
Parties
Lunch
Appetizer

Popularity Score

75/100

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