Chilled Andalusian Gazpacho with Watermelon and Mint

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-15 · Updated 2026-06-15

A refreshing cold soup blending ripe tomatoes and sweet watermelon with a hint of fresh mint, perfect for hot summer days. This Spanish-inspired soup recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs ripe tomatoes, seedless watermelon, cucumber for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups, chopped ripe tomatoes
• 2 cups, cubed seedless watermelon
• 1 medium, peeled and diced cucumber
• 1, seeded and chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 10 leaves, chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup cold water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a blender, combine 4 cups chopped ripe tomatoes, 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon, 1 medium peeled and diced cucumber, 1 chopped red bell pepper, and 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion. Blend until smooth.
2. Step 2: Add 10 chopped fresh mint leaves, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp sherry vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the blender. Blend again until fully incorporated.
3. Step 3: Pour in 1/2 cup cold water and pulse once or twice to adjust consistency, then transfer to a large bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill and let flavors meld.
4. Step 4: Before serving, stir the gazpacho well, taste, and adjust seasoning with additional salt or vinegar if needed. Serve cold, garnished with extra mint leaves or small watermelon cubes if desired.