Watermelon Gazpacho

Ingredients

serves serves 4, active time 10 minutes, total time 10 minutes

• 6 cups watermelon chunks, seeded
• 5 tomatoes, cored and quartered
• 1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika
• 1 clove garlic, smashed
• 1/2 cup toasted almonds
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• Chipotle adobo sauce from canned chipotles or cayenne to taste (optional)
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 cup diced onion, soaked in water for 15 minutes
• 1 cucumber, seeded and diced

Procedures

1. In a blender, add 2 cups of the watermelon and purée until liquid.
2. Add the remaining watermelon, tomatoes, paprika, garlic, almonds, lime juice, and chipotle sauce (start with a teaspoon). Blend until very smooth, at least 2-3 minutes. Taste and season with salt and more vinegar, if necessary.
3. Transfer soup to the refrigerator (or freezer to save time) until chilled. Garnish with onion and cucumber.

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