Juicy watermelon combines with garden herbs, bell peppers and cucumbers to create this summer soup that requires no cooking.

 Yield: 6 servings of 1⅔ cup each



Difficulty Rating: Easy

Nutritional Highlights: The tiny leaves of so many herbs, including Italian parsley, basil and oregano, all used in this watermelon soup, are packed with natural phytonutrients and antioxidants. Watermelon itself is rich in two antioxidants, vitamins A and C, plus lycopene, a phytonutrient that may help reduce prostate cancer risk.

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Recipe From: My Indiana Home

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Ingredients

  • 10 heaping cups watermelon, diced into ½- to ¾-inch cubes
  • 1½ cups sweet white onion, finely chopped
  • 1-2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1½ cups cucumbers, finely chopped, peeled and seeded
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced (about 1 heaping cup)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced (about 1 heaping cup)
  • ⅓ cup Italian parsley, finely chopped
  • ⅓ cup fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar*
  • 1½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

*To ensure this recipe is gluten-free, use a GF red wine vinegar. (Heinz is one example, according to the manufacturer.)

 
 

Tips & Notes

If you’re really pressed for time, precut onion, bell pepper and watermelon are readily available in most supermarket produce departments.

More Nutritional Info and Smart Selection Tips for Watermelon Gazpacho

 
 

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and toss lightly. Puree half the mixture, in batches if necessary, in a large food processor or blender.
  2. Transfer to another large bowl. Stir the remaining diced mixture into the pureed mixture.
  3. Serve immediately at room temperature or chill 1 hour before serving. Refrigerate watermelon gazpacho in a tightly covered container.

Nutrition Facts per Serving: Calories – 139, Total Fat – 4g, Sodium – 9mg, Total Carbohydrates – 25.9g, Protein – 2.6g **Nutrition information is calculated using an online calorie calculator. Variations may exist. Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Recipe From: Farm Flavor - www.farmflavor.com
http://farmflavor.com/watermelon-gazpacho/

POSTED IN: Diabetes Friendly, Fourth of July, From the Garden, Fruit, Gluten-Free, Healthy, No Cook, Quick, Soups, Stews and Chili, Summer, Vegetables, Vegetarian

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  2. Debbie @ Easy Natural Food says:
    May 31, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    This sounds perfect for summer! Even though watermelon is sweet, I think it would go really well with the herbs and vegetables in this soup.

    Thanks for sharing this with Sunday Night Soup Night! Sunday Night Soup Night is taking a break over summer and will return in the Fall. In the meantime, I’m hosting a link up for all types of salads called Summer Sunday Salads! It starts this Sunday June 3. I hope to see you there!

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  3. Debbie @ Easy Natural Food says:
    May 31, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    I have chosen this soup as one of my top 3 from Sunday Night Soup Night! I have tweeted it, pinned it and shared it on my Facebook page. It will be featured on Sunday Night Soup Night when it starts up again in the Fall.

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