Watermelon Gazpacho & Tropical Watermelon Soup with Peach Purée {Share the Love}
Passion. Someone once said to me “I’ve been trying to put my finger on it when people ask me to describe you. And the word that comes to mind is passion.” And so we will credit that very ‘passion’ with turning the discovery of National Watermelon Day into a full out watermelon event at work today.
I have the pleasure of working with the greatest group of people. Over the years we have learned how to work hard while incorporating play into our days. Today we played with watermelon. That oh so lovely fruit, no wait vegetable, was the featured ingredient on our buffet. We had Watermelon Black Bean and Corn Salsa, Watermelon Caprese Salad, Watermelon Infused Lemonade, Watermelon Cookies & Cupcakes, our mascot Turtlicious (hand carved by one of my many creative teammates), Watermelon Gazpacho & Tropical Watermelon Soup with Peach Purée.
One large seedless watermelon (not huge) yielded enough watermelon flesh to make two soups and 1 1/2 quarts of watermelon water for the lemonade infusion. The Watermelon Gazpacho was savory and so fresh. The layers of flavors kept us coming back for more.
Tropical Watermelon Soup with Peach Purée
Ingredients
For the soup…
- flesh of one mango
- 2 cups pineapple chunks
- 6 strawberries
- 6 cups watermelon purée
- 2 Tbl. of honey or agave nectar
For the peach purée…
- 2 sweet Georgia peaches
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish.
Instructions
For the tropical watermelon soup…
- Combine the followng in a blender: flesh of one mango, 2 cups pineapple chunks, 6 strawberries, and enough watermelon purée to blend. Once smooth combine blender contents with 6 cups watermelon purée and 2 Tbl. of honey or agave nectar. Chill completely.
For the peach purée…
- Blend 2 sweet Georgia peaches until smooth, then strain through a medium mesh sieve.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
I’d say we could be described as a passionate bunch. Ah Watermelon, who knew you could be so much fun.
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10 Comments
Mahnaz
Oh my God!!!! Awesome!!!! I can’t believe it.
I’ve left a message in your FB. You must share these photos and recipe to our group.:)
You know we celebrate a traditional night(The longest night of a year) next week and we should eat watermelon and pomegranate. It would be interesting to Iranian people who celebrate this night :)
libby
I’ve read about your longest night celebrations. I hope you’ll be able to include some of our recipes and that they bring you good health and well being in the coming year. Please feel free to share our recipes with your group. Many thanks.
Mahnaz
oh, lovely ,thanks:)
I wonder if I could have the recipe of watermelon cookies and cup cake.
libby
Greetings Mahnaz. Here is a link to the watermelon cookies recipe. We couldn’t find watermelon extract so did not use it. They were just as tasty. http://www.meganscookin.com/watermelon-sugar-cookies
And here’s a link for watermelon cupcakes. Hope you have fun with these recipes. We certainly did!!http://todaysworkathomemom.com/watermelon-cupcakes/
Mahnaz
BIG thanks. it’s kind of you always reply me. I’m so grateful :)
libby
Fortunately for us, there’s a “National” something day….every day. Oh the possibilities!!
Bethany
What a wonderful idea this was, and wonderful watermelon dishes provided by all. I have to admit, I had never heard of watermelon soups, but they were both delightful.