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Fresh Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe with Creamy Feta Easy Summer Soup

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A cool, refreshing summer soup combining sweet watermelon with creamy feta for a perfect balance of flavors. Ready in under 20 minutes with no cooking required.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups watermelon, cubed and seedless
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 6–8 fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste (start with 1/2 teaspoon)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup creamy feta cheese, crumbled
  • Juice of 1/2 lime (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the produce: Peel and chop cucumber and red bell pepper into roughly 1-inch pieces. Cube the watermelon into similar-sized chunks. Finely chop the red onion and mint leaves. (About 10 minutes)
  2. Blend the base: Place watermelon cubes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion into a blender or food processor. Blend on high until smooth and silky, about 1 to 2 minutes. Blend in batches if needed.
  3. Season the soup: Pour blended mixture into a large bowl. Stir in sherry vinegar, olive oil, lime juice (if using), salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. (About 5 minutes)
  4. Chill thoroughly: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and soup to become cold.
  5. Prepare the feta topping: Just before serving, crumble feta cheese and toss with a little olive oil and fresh mint for extra flavor. (2-3 minutes)
  6. Serve and garnish: Ladle chilled gazpacho into bowls or glasses. Sprinkle feta mixture on top and garnish with extra mint leaves or a thin cucumber slice. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use ripe, juicy watermelon for best sweetness. Blend until smooth but avoid over-blending to keep soup cool. Chill at least 1 hour before serving. Add feta just before serving to keep texture. For vegan version, substitute feta with plant-based or tofu feta alternatives. Optional additions include jalapeño for heat or fresh basil/cilantro for different herbal notes.

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Keywords: watermelon gazpacho, summer soup, cold soup, creamy feta, refreshing, easy recipe, no cook, healthy, gluten-free, vegetarian

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