Turn a favorite summertime snack into a crowd-pleasing, chilled watermelon gazpacho.

Gazpacho is a classic Spanish soup made of seasonal fruits and vegetables and served cold.

Think of it as eating afresh saladthat’s been blended to form a smooth, velvety, rich base.

Southern Living Watermelon Gazpacho in bowls to serve

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While you might be familiar withtomato gazpacho, watermelon gazpacho is a welcome riff on the classic.

After all, when the sweltering heat demands hydrating and refreshing foods, turn to summer’s superfruitwatermelon.

Biting into a juicy watermelon is like tasting summer in the South.

Southern Living Watermelon Gazpacho ingredients

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Learn how to make watermelon gazpacho.

What Is Gazpacho?

Gazpacho is a cold soup made of raw, blended vegetables.

Southern Living Watermelon Gazpacho combining the soup ingredients in the blender

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Modern versions, like the one featured here, often highlight watermelon, avocados, strawberries, and more.

We even have a delicious recipe forGreen Tomato Gazpacho.

Serve in small glasses (even shot glasses), or bowls.

Southern Living Watermelon Gazpacho after blending

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Stir in vinegar and salt.

Chill:

Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.

Serve in small bowls or glasses.

Southern Living Watermelon Gazpacho in the container

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Gazpacho is the perfect opportunity to get creative.