Chilled Watermelon Soup Recipe

Chilled Watermelon Soup Recipe

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This simple, refreshing gazpacho-like chilled soup depends on the sweetness of the watermelon, tempered by the addition of olive oil, vinegar, lime juice and salt, to create the perfect balance of...

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Ingredients

  • 7 cups diced watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Salt and pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
  • 2 cups diced honeydew melon or cantaloupe, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups diced cucumber, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons snipped chives
  • Handful of small basil leaves
  • Handful of small mint leaves
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)
  • Pinch of flaky salt such as Maldon or fleur de sel (optional)

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