Late Summer Gazpacho

Late summer finds from the farmers market converge in this refreshing cold soup: juicy heirloom tomatoes, sweet watermelon, red bell pepper, and cucumber.

Photography By Jill Melton | August 08, 2020

Ingredients

4-5 large juicy heirloom tomatoes, cored
2 cups seedless watermelon chunks
1/2 large cucumber, peeled
1/2 red bell or banana pepper
1/2 small red onion, cut in half
1/2 small jalapeno, seeds removed (optional)
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

1. Combine the ingredients except the vinegar and oil in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add vinegar, salt and oil and blend again. Makes 8 cups.

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