Cucumber Gazpacho
This cucumber gazpacho is light, refreshing, and so simple to make! Cooling cucumber, honeydew, tomato, and fresh mint come together to create a healthy soup that’s easy, quick, and both savory and slightly sweet! Serve it as an easy dinner, light lunch, or any time you have extra cucumbers to use up! This recipe is naturally gluten-free, vegan, and nut-free!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 91kcal
Ingredients
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3 cups chopped peeled english cucumber about 1 pound
- 2 cups chopped tomato about 2 large
- 2 cups chopped honeydew melon
- ½ cup finely chopped sweet onion
- ⅓ cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp chopped fresh tarragon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp finely minced serrano chile
- water if needed, to thin out the soup
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender, puree until smooth (or you can leave it slightly chunky if you like that consistency better).
- Transfer to bowls, and top with diced cucumber and chopped fresh herbs. Serve cold.
Notes
Storage Directions: Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. I do not recommend freezing this recipe, as the leftovers don’t freeze well, and change texture when thawed.
Expert Tips:
- For best results, blend the cucumber and honeydew gazpacho until it is fairly smooth. If it’s too thick add some cold water and continue blending.
- Make ahead and chill the soup for up to 8 hours before serving. If the soup feels even slightly warm after blending it, I recommend chilling it before serving.
- If you’re making this for kids, I recommend serving it in a small glass like a cold smoothie, increasing the melon, and omitting the serrano pepper for a sweeter, less spicy soup.
- Feel free to add any other fruits and vegetables. I recommend milder flavored fruit like different melons, and veggies that pair well with cucumbers like bell peppers!
- Add extra spice by chopping up some fresh jalapeno and mixing in. Or add a little cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.4g | Protein: 1.8g | Fat: 3.9g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Sodium: 324.3mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 6.9g