Watermelon Gazpacho

• 5 cups diced seedless watermelon

• 2 ripe tomatoes, diced

• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced

• 1 small red onion, peeled and diced

• 1 red pepper, seeded and diced

• 1 small garlic clove

• 1/2 green chili pepper, seeded and minced

• 1 small chunk of stale country bread

• 1/2 cup water

• 3 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar

• 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar

• 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

• 5 large basil leaves, chopped plus extra for garnish

• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

• 1/4 tsp. pepper

• pinch of sugar

Add all of the ingredients to a blender. Puree till relatively smooth. If you prefer a chunkier soup by all means process the soup less. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Pour in bowls and garnish with a chopped basil.

Serves 4

Serve with a refreshing rosé such as Honore Vera Rosado 2019