We know—watermelon is king when it comes to summer gatherings. But rather than serving it sliced or as part of your go-to honey fruit salad, why not go the extra mile for your guests? As a cold appetizer or dessert, this watermelon soup with fresh mint will be the ultimate crowd-pleaser at your next outdoor party.
Whether you call it chilled soup or gazpacho, this blend of watermelon, fresh herbs, ginger, lemon juice, and lime juice is an unexpected way to start or end a meal. Top it with yogurt, drizzles of honey, or frozen berries for extra sweetness and crunch.
Ingredients
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4 cup cut-up seedless watermelon
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2 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 tablespoon lime juice
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1 tablespoon snipped fresh mint
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1 tablespoon honey
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¼ teaspoon ground ginger
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Plain Greek yogurt
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Fresh mint leaves
Directions
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Make Soup and Chill
Combine watermelon, lemon juice, lime juice, snipped mint, honey, and ginger in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend or process until nearly smooth. Cover and chill for 2 to 4 hours.
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Garnish and Serve
To serve, ladle soup into bowls. Top each serving with a spoonful of yogurt and garnish with mint leaves.
How to Freeze Watermelon Soup
Though watermelon soup takes just minutes to make, you can also prep ahead by blending it, freezing it overnight, and blending again before garnishing and serving. This will help keep a smooth texture while assuring it’s as ice-cold as it should be. Make a big batch and freeze two, four, or more servings for easy weeknight desserts or warm-weather brunch. Keep mint growing in your garden for a fresh, aromatic addition.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 75 | Calories |
| 18g | Carbs |
| 2g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 75 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Sodium 8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18g | 7% |
| Total Sugars 15g | |
| Protein 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C 18.3mg | 20% |
| Calcium 40.4mg | 3% |
| Iron 0.7mg | 4% |
| Potassium 206mg | 4% |
| Folate, total 8.1mcg | |
| Vitamin B-6 0.1mg | |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.