Watermelon Gazpacho
Nothing cools off the dog days of summer like a bowl of this refreshing watermelon chilled soup. It's subtle sweetness, touch of mint and pretty pink color make it especially appealing.9 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 12 cups seeded chopped watermelon
- 2 cups chopped honeydew
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- TOPPING:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Directions
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil over
- medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or
- until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from the
- heat; cool to room temperature.
- Working in batches if necessary, place the sugar mixture, watermelon,
- honeydew, mint, lime juice and salt in a food processor. Cover and
- process until smooth. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Combine sour cream and sugar. Garnish each serving with topping.
- Yield: 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup gazpacho with 2-1/2 teaspoons topping
equals 163 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 276 mg sodium,