WATERMELON MINT GAZPACHO

Watermelon Mint Gazpacho image

Nothing cools off the dog days of summer like a bowl of this refreshing watermelon chilled soup. It's subtle sweetness, touch of mint and pretty pink color make it especially appealing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
12 cups seeded chopped watermelon
2 cups chopped honeydew
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature., Working in batches if necessary, place the sugar mixture, watermelon, honeydew, mint, lime juice and salt in a food processor. Cover and process until smooth. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours., Combine sour cream and sugar. Garnish each serving with topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.