Tomato And Watermelon Gazpacho

Enjoy the vibrant flavours of summer with this Tomato and Watermelon Gazpacho, a refreshing and healthy cold soup perfect for hot days.

(Serves 6)

  • 1 kg tomatoes
  • 150g celery
  • 100g spring onions
  • ±400g watermelon flesh
  • 250ml tomato juice
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 80ml olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 30ml lemon juice
  • 30ml brown sugar
  • Basil
  • Salt and black pepper for seasoning
  • Chili flakes

To Serve

fresh basil, basil pesto, olive oil, chilli flakes or black pepper and coarse salt

Method

  • Blend the tomatoes, celery, spring onion, watermelon, tomato juice, garlic, lemon zest and juice, brown sugar and basil in a blender. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste. You can add some chilli flakes (optional and to taste). Add more lemon juice or brown sugar to taste and chill in the fridge
  • Serve in glasses or bowls – topped with more fresh basil, basil pesto and a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle over some black pepper/chilli flakes and coarse salt
  • OPTIONAL to add some ice cubes