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    9 Jul 19, 2017 Dinner  |   Jump to Recipe

    Tomato and Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe

    I’ve been traveling a lot recently.  Everything has been wonderful, but I’ll have to say that it feels good to get back to a regular schedule!

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    Tomato and Watermelon Gazpacho

    Summer produce—like tomatoes, corn, melons, berries, peppers and stone fruit—is in full swing right now, fueling my inspiration in the kitchen.  On hot evenings with ceiling fans whirring about, I’ve been throwing together simple dinners that require minimal effort and oven time like this Tomato and Watermelon Gazpacho recipe.  The base of this chilled soup is made of whole peeled tomatoes and juicy sweet watermelon.  The two are blended up with celery, onion, garlic, basil, red wine vinegar, olive oil and slices of French bread.  All of these ingredients are raw, so the only kitchen work here is chopping and blending!  Transfer the soup to the fridge and let chill until ready to serve.

    Hued a vibrant shade of red-orange, this Tomato and Watermelon Gazpacho is finished with crunchy croutons, fresh basil leaves, olive oil and a sprinkling of flaky sea salt.  Each spoonful is fresh and light.  You’ll be surprised at how much flavor this soup packs even though none of the ingredients were cooked with heat!  Enjoy this as is for lunch or pair with an effortless salad for dinner.  Continue reading for the recipe.

    Tomato and Watermelon Gazpacho Ingredients

    4 1/2 pounds of whole, peeled tomatoes are needed to make this recipe.  I actually used high quality canned tomatoes here, because I don’t like the task of peeling tomatoes.  If you’ve got tomatoes overflowing in your garden, then certainly use those.  To peel tomatoes, bring a large pot of water to a boil.  Score the bottom of each tomato with an X.  Working in batches, drop the tomatoes in the boiling water, and let cook for 30 to 45 seconds.  Transfer tomatoes to an ice bath.  Once cool enough to handle, the skins should just peel right off!

    Tomato and Watermelon Gazpacho Ingredients

    This recipe makes a lot of Tomato and Watermelon Gazpacho.  The soup will last for several days in the fridge or for a couple of months in the freezer.  If you decide to freeze the soup, be sure to taste for salt and vinegar once it thaws.  Or you could invite friends over and have a gazpacho party :)!

    Tomato and Watermelon Gazpacho

    Tomato and Watermelon Gazpacho

    Tomato and Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe

    by Brandon Matzek
    Adapted from here.
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Servings 6 servings

    Ingredients
      

    For the gazpacho:

    • 4 1/4 pounds whole peeled tomatoes (from 4 28-ounce cans)
    • 2 2/3 cups seeded and diced watermelon
    • 6 celery stalks, trimmed and finely chopped
    • 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
    • 5 garlic cloves, chopped
    • 2 1/2 slices (3 1/2 ounces) french bread, cubed
    • 2/3 cup canned tomato puree
    • 1/2 cup basil leaves
    • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • Scant 1 cup olive oil
    • Kosher salt
    • Freshly ground black pepper

    For the croutons:

    • 4 slices 5 ounces french bread, torn into bite-sized pieces
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • Kosher salt

    To finish: small basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, flaky sea salt

      Instructions
       

      • Start by preparing the soup. Working in batches if needed*, place tomatoes, watermelon, celery, onion, garlic, bread, tomato puree, basil, 1 teaspoon salt and several turns of black pepper in a blender, and blend just until smooth. With the blender going, stream in the vinegar and olive oil. Transfer to a large bowl, and store covered in the fridge until ready to serve.
      • To make the croutons, preheat and oven to 400°F. Add bread to a medium bowl, and toss with olive oil and a few pinches of salt. Transfer to a baking sheet, and cook, tossing occasionally, until crispy and golden (about 15 minutes). Let cool completely.
      • Just before serving, season gazpacho to taste with additional salt and pepper. To serve, ladle soup into bowls, then top with croutons, basil leaves, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkling of flaky sea salt.

      Notes

      * You can make this in a big bowl with an immersion blender or in 2 batches using a regular blender (that's what I did).
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      Categories: Dinner Tags: basil, black pepper, bread, celery, garlic, kosher salt, olive oil, onion, red wine vinegar, sea salt, tomatoes, watermelon

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      1. Şişli Klima Servisi says

        July 21, 2017 at 9:17 am

        5 stars
        Beautiful like you. I have to try it now. Thank you.

        Reply
      2. averie @ averie cooks says

        July 22, 2017 at 7:25 am

        Looks absolutely delish and I love that there’s no heat involved. Not even to sautee the onion and garlic. So easy!

        Reply
      3. Albert Trotter says

        July 22, 2017 at 7:45 am

        5 stars
        sounds so yummy and delicious..is there any replacement of red wine vinegar? i will definitely try this one ..loving it

        Reply
        • Brandon Matzek says

          August 23, 2017 at 9:17 am

          Hey Albert! You’ll want to just add some sort of acidic ingredient instead of the red wine vinegar. White wine vinegar might work or perhaps just white vinegar. Lemon juice could possibly work, but I haven’t tested it. Enjoy!

          Reply
      4. Mimi says

        August 3, 2017 at 12:12 pm

        Absolutely gorgeous! I love that you peeled your tomatoes. My French mother wouldn’t even add tomatoes to a salad without peeling them first. Me, I’m too lazy. But I’d probably put the soup through a fine sieve at some point. Beautiful photos.

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