Video Blog: Watermelon Cooler Soup

This week I’m going to share with you a video recipe for our Watermelon Cooler Soup, this is a cold soup most commonly known as a Gazpacho. It is a really simple recipe that is perfect for a hot spring day. This recipe uses fresh watermelon, lime, cucumber & mint. Watermelon and cucumber are both predominately made up of water, which makes this recipe nice and hydrating, light and refreshing. Follow along at home and enjoy!

Equipment

• Vitamix 2L wet container

Ingredients – Soup

• 3 cup watermelon (no skin)
• 1 lime (juice)
• pinch Himalayan salt

Ingredients – Chunky Style

• 1/4 cup mint
• 1 small cucumber (chopped)

Method

1. Put all the soup ingredients into the Vitamix 2L container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Select Variable 1. Turn the machine on and quickly increase the speed to 10, then override to High.
3. Use tamper to effectively press the ingredients into the blades if required whilst processing.
4. Blend for 30-60 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.
5. Stop the machine and add the chunky style ingredients into the soup.
6. Select Variable 1. Turn the machine on and quickly increase the speed to 5.
7. Blend for up to 10 seconds to create a chunky style soup.
8. Stop the machine and serve!

Make sure you visit our blog page tomorrow to find out more amazing benefits from the wonderful watermelon …

Happy Blending!