WATERMELON AND CUCUMBER GAZPACHO

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This fresh, colorful soup makes a great summer starter. It's definitely different and very refreshing.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Melons

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (3 lb) seedless watermelon, diced, divided (about 5 cups)
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced (about 1 cup)
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, diced (about 1 cup)
1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded, diced (about 1 cup)
1 small jalapeno chile, seeded, minced
3 inner celery ribs, diced (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 small red onion, diced (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup finely chopped of fresh mint
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup creme fraiche or 1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Puree 4 cups watermelon in blender until smooth.
  • Transfer puree to large bowl.
  • Add remaining 1 cup diced watermelon and next 10 ingredients; stir to combine.
  • Cover gazpacho and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
  • Divide gazpacho among bowls and top with dollop of crème fraîche or sour cream.
  • Makes 4 servings.
  • Bon Appétit.
  • August 2005.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.5, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 40.8, Sodium 190.6, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 24.9, Protein 4.5

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