Watermelon Soup
Cool down on a hot summer day with this vibrant and refreshing Watermelon Soup—an effortless, no-cook recipe that’s bursting with bright, fresh flavors. Sweet, juicy watermelon pairs beautifully with crisp cucumber and fragrant mint, while a splash of zesty lime juice and a pinch of salt and pepper add depth and balance. Ready in just 15 minutes and served chilled, this soup is a perfect appetizer or light lunch for warm weather. Optional garnishes like crumbled feta, a drizzle of olive oil, or fresh microgreens elevate it into an elegant dish worthy of any summer gathering. Healthy, hydrating, and irresistibly delicious, this watermelon soup is summer in a bowl!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups (diced, seedless) Watermelon
- 1 cup (peeled, diced) Cucumber
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (optional, for garnish) Olive oil
- 0.25 cups (crumbled, optional) Feta cheese
- 0.25 cups (garnish, optional) Microgreens or basil leaves
Instructions
Cut the seedless watermelon into small cubes, measuring out 6 cups of diced fruit.
Peel the cucumber, remove the seeds if desired, and dice it into small pieces, measuring 1 cup.
In a blender, combine the diced watermelon, cucumber, fresh mint leaves, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the mixture until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper according to your preference.
Chill the soup in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for a refreshing experience.
To serve, pour the chilled soup into bowls or glasses. Optionally, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, and garnish with microgreens or fresh basil leaves.
Serve immediately and enjoy this light, refreshing soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
548 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.7 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1039 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.9 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.9 g | ||
| Protein | 13.0 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 309 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1429 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
