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    Home » Recipes » Simple Vegan Recipes

    Watermelon Fennel Gazpacho

    May 26, 2023 by Becky Striepe
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    Gazpacho is pretty much the quintessential cold soup, and Watermelon Fennel Gazpacho really takes this basic summer soup to the next level.

    overhead photo of watermelon gazpacho in a white bowl garnished with watermelon and cucumber

    The other quality I love about a gazpacho is that since you're going to blend everything up, you don't have to worry too much about chopping things uniformly or too small. Just enough to help the blender do its thing, and spend that extra time fixing yourself a nice, summer cocktail.

    More Gazpacho Goodness: Pineapple Gazpacho

    I first started making this soup back in the summer of 2012. It was late July, and I was craving soup almost nonstop. You know, because nothing is better on a 97 degree day than a hot bowl of soup? Well, it turned out that this was a pregnancy craving! I found out that same month that I was pregnant with Darrol Henry!

    Pregnant or not, a cool, refreshing bowl of watermelon fennel gazpacho makes a nice addition to a summer meal. It's full of seasonal goodness, and it's a snap to make. If you have an immersion blender, you can mix and puree the soup right in your serving bowl for minimum cleanup.

    overhead photo of watermelon gazpacho in a white bowl garnished with watermelon and cucumber

    Watermelon Fennel Gazpacho Recipe

    Gazpacho is pretty much the quintessential cold soup, and Watermelon Fennel Gazpacho really takes this basic summer soup to the next level.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 107kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 red pepper - seeded and chopped
    • 2 cups watermelon - seeded and coarsely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 1 small cucumber - chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
    • ¼ cup chopped fennel bulb
    • 2 tablespoons fennel leaves
    • ¼ cup chopped sweet onion
    • salt and black pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    • Toss all of your ingredients, except for the salt and pepper, into the blender and pulse to blend, taking care not to overblend. You’re going for a chunky mix, not a juice consistency, and some larger chunks are even okay. If you have an immersion blender, this is the perfect opportunity to use it!
    • Season with the salt and pepper, then chill for at least 20 minutes or until you’re ready to serve. Garnish with some extra fennel, watermelon, and cucumber, if you want!

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Watermelon Fennel Gazpacho Recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    107
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    9
    g
    14
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    5
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    7
    g
    Sodium
     
    5
    mg
    0
    %
    Potassium
     
    145
    mg
    4
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    6
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    384
    IU
    8
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    17
    mg
    21
    %
    Calcium
     
    12
    mg
    1
    %
    Iron
     
    0.4
    mg
    2
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

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    1. Tara

      June 04, 2022 at 8:23 am

      This looks amazing! Can it be made as a meal prep food ahead of time or only day of? What would you think its shelf life would be?

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 07, 2022 at 12:40 pm

        You can definitely make it ahead! I'd say a shelf life of 3-4 days in the fridge.

        Reply
    2. Tracy

      July 29, 2019 at 3:55 am

      Sorry, but just to be clear, you put both the fennel bulb and the 2 tablespoons of fennel leaves into the blender and then garnish with additional fennel leaves? Am I reading the recipe correctly? Thank you! This recipe sounds so refreshing. I've been freezing chunks of watermelon to chew on when the heat and humidity start to wear on me. We live close to the beach, so we do not have an air conditioner!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 29, 2019 at 9:22 am

        No need to be sorry! You've got it right - the bulb and leaves go in the blender. I love the idea of frozen watermelon to cool you down - that sounds super refreshing!

        Reply
    3. Lucie @WIN-WIN FOOD

      June 13, 2016 at 5:22 pm

      I love these flavors! Gazpacho is totally my thing but I've been in a rut for way too long

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 13, 2016 at 6:25 pm

        Thank you, Lucie!

        Reply
    4. swathi

      June 13, 2016 at 12:21 pm

      Watermelon gazpacho looks delicious, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning and tweeting.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 13, 2016 at 12:34 pm

        Thank you! ??

        Reply
    5. Vegan Heaven

      June 12, 2016 at 11:27 am

      This looks so delicious, Becky! My boyfriend loves gazpacho, so I gotta make this for him. :-)

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 12, 2016 at 11:42 am

        Thank you! Enjoy it!

        Reply
    6. Alisa @ Go Dairy Free

      June 08, 2016 at 12:00 pm

      This soup is beyond stunning! Those brilliant colors make it a must for summer.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 08, 2016 at 1:16 pm

        Thank you, Alisa!

        Reply
    7. Mel @ avirtualvegan.com

      June 07, 2016 at 12:20 pm

      So refreshing and what lovely flavours. It's been so hot here of late that this would make a fantastic lunch or dinner. Gorgeous!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 07, 2016 at 12:22 pm

        Thank you, Mel!

        Reply
    8. Linda @ Veganosity

      June 07, 2016 at 9:18 am

      I LOVE watermelon gazpacho! I make a spicy one with a blend of tomato. So perfect for a light summer meal. The addition of fennel in your recipe sounds great, I can't wait to try it.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 07, 2016 at 9:42 am

        Ooh nice! I'll have to check that one out.

        Reply
    9. Jackie of Vegan Yack Attack

      June 06, 2016 at 2:31 pm

      This sounds unreal! I never would have thought of this combo. I'll have to give it a shot when it gets hot again. :D

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 06, 2016 at 4:07 pm

        Enjoy it, Jackie! And the cool weather!

        Reply
    10. Jenn

      June 06, 2016 at 9:19 am

      Loving this combo!! It sounds so refreshing and energizing and pretty much the perfect thing for summer! Beautiful too!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 06, 2016 at 12:42 pm

        Thank you! It's so nice for a summer lunch!

        Reply

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