Melon-cucumber gazpacho as a fresh summer recipe for warm days, barbecues and light cuisine
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Melon and cucumber gazpacho

This gazpacho is mild, fresh and slightly creamy. Melon brings sweetness, cucumber freshness and lime ensures that the soup does not taste flat.

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Total time 1 hr 15 min
Calories 210 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Puree melon-cucumber gazpacho finely

Use well chilled ingredients and puree the soup very finely. After cooling, it is seasoned again because the melon and yoghurt absorb the acid.

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Recipe

Melon and cucumber gazpacho

Melon and Cucumber Gazpacho is a cold summer soup made from melon, cucumber, yoghurt, lime, mint and olive oil. It is finely pureed and served well chilled.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare ingredients

    Core and chop the melon. Wash cucumber, roughly chop and pluck the mint.

  2. 2

    Puree

    Puree melon, cucumber, yoghurt, lime juice, mint, olive oil and salt in a blender until smooth.

  3. 3

    Check consistency

    If the soup is too thick, mix in a little cold water and keep it creamy but easily spoonable.

  4. 4

    Cooling

    Cover the gazpacho and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Season again with lime, salt and chilli. Serve cold with mint and a little olive oil.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Melon and cucumber gazpacho

Chill well

With melon-cucumber gazpacho: cold soups need time in the fridge. Only then do salt, acidity and herbs taste balanced.

Puree finely

For melon-cucumber gazpacho: Blend for a longer time for a smooth texture and dilute with a little cold water if necessary.

Check acidity at the end

For melon-cucumber gazpacho: Do not add lime, vinegar or lemon until after cooling time. Cold dampens flavours.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Melon-Cucumber Gazpacho: Serve small portions in chilled bowls or glasses. This will make you look fresher and lighter.

With melon-cucumber gazpacho: More yoghurt or some soaked bread makes the soup rounder and denser.

With melon-cucumber gazpacho: chilli, pepper or fresh herbs add more excitement to the cold soup.

Nutrition per serving

210kcal
36.0 gCarbohydrates
5.0 gProtein
6.0 gFat

Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Melon and cucumber gazpacho

Melon is a good match because it is mild and sweet. Cantaloupe also works, but tastes stronger.

Yes. Replace yoghurt with unsweetened soy yoghurt or leave it out and purée with a little more cucumber.

The cooling time makes the soup fresher and gives mint, lime and melon time to combine.

Mint, cucumber cubes, chilli, a little olive oil or small cubes of melon go well.

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