Gluten-Free Watermelon Gazpacho
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
This vibrant gazpacho bursts with the refreshing sweetness of watermelon, balanced by savory vegetables and a hint of garlic. It's a cool, light, and incredibly satisfying chilled soup perfect for warm days.
At a glance: This medium soups and stews recipe yields 4 servings in about 1h 10m (10 min prep, 60 min cook). It uses 11 ingredients — including seedless watermelon, cucumber, red bell pepper — and walks through 4 steps. Updated . Browse more soups and stews recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Watermelon Gazpacho: When preparing this soups and stews recipe, commercial broths and stocks are high risk — many contain yeast extract (often barley-derived), wheat starch, or caramel colour from wheat. Use certified GF stock (Pacific Foods Organic GF, Swanson Natural Goodness) or make your own. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools. Stock often contains yeast extract or barley derivatives; use only certified gluten-free stock.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Watermelon Gazpacho: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on fresh produce and simple seasonings. Always ensure any added stock is certified gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.
Ingredients
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup cucumber, peeled and seeded
- 1 cup red bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, roughly chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 cup certified gluten-free vegetable stock (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cubed seedless watermelon, peeled and seeded cucumber, chopped red bell pepper, and chopped red onion in a large blender or food processor. Add the minced garlic, fresh lime juice, and extra virgin olive oil to the blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is mostly smooth, about 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
- 2
Add the fresh mint leaves to the blender and pulse a few times until they are incorporated but still visible. Season the gazpacho with salt and black pepper to taste, then blend briefly to combine. If the gazpacho is too thick for your liking, gradually add the certified gluten-free vegetable stock, a tablespoon at a time, blending until your desired consistency is reached.
- 3
Pour the gazpacho into a large bowl or pitcher. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes, or until thoroughly chilled. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld and deepen, creating a more complex and refreshing taste.
- 4
Before serving, give the gazpacho a good stir. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice if necessary. Ladle the chilled gazpacho into bowls and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or a small dice of watermelon, if desired.
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Tips & Notes
- If substituting olive oil for butter, use about 3/4 the amount (olive oil is 100% fat, butter is ~80%).
- Roasted garlic (400°F, 30–40 min in foil) gives a sweet, mellow flavor ideal for soups and sauces.
- Caramelize onions over medium-low heat for 30–45 minutes for a sweet depth; rush at high heat and they'll be bitter.
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