TOMATO-MELON GAZPACHO

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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, weekday, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tomatoes, about 1 1/2 pounds
1 3-pound cantaloupe
5 tablespoons olive oil
10 leaves basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Juice of a lemon

Steps:

  • Core, peel and seed tomatoes; cut flesh into 1-inch chunks. Seed melon, and remove flesh from rind; cut into chunks. Place a tablespoon of olive oil in each of two 10- or 12-inch skillets and turn heat under both to high. Add melon to one and tomatoes to the other, and cook, stirring, until they become juicy, no longer than 2 minutes.
  • In a blender or food processor, puree melon with tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups water and basil, along with some salt and pepper. Stir in remaining olive oil. Chill, add lemon juice to taste and adjust seasoning. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 245, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1266 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams

Waqas Ikram
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This gazpacho is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


chiheb hdhili
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I've been making this gazpacho for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect soup for a hot summer day.


Arsh Zafar
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This is the first time I've ever made gazpacho, and it turned out great! I'm definitely going to make it again.


Twesigye Justus
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This is a great recipe for a beginner cook. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Lion Lion
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I would make this gazpacho again, but I would make a few changes. I would use less melon, more salt and pepper, and I would thin it out with a bit more liquid.


Eric John
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Overall, I thought this gazpacho was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.


James coleman
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This gazpacho was a bit too thick for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with more liquid.


HASHUU MALIK
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I found this gazpacho to be a bit bland. I think it needed more salt and pepper.


A K S GAMENG FF FF
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This gazpacho was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less melon.


Arniko Kumar
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I added a bit of chopped cucumber to my gazpacho and it was delicious! It added a nice freshness to the soup.


Lara Mostafa
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This gazpacho is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's so light and refreshing.


Pasan Maleesha
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I love the vibrant color of this gazpacho. It's so inviting and makes me want to drink it all up.


Landyn
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This gazpacho is a great way to use up ripe tomatoes and melons. It's also a healthy and refreshing snack or lunch.


Sobiya Shaheed
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I've made this gazpacho several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Daniel Crooms
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This is the perfect summer soup! It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Moses Katindasa
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I was a bit skeptical about the melon in this gazpacho but it turned out great! It added a nice sweetness that balanced out the tomatoes.


Victor Rustin
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This gazpacho was a hit at my summer party! The combination of sweet melons and tart tomatoes was so refreshing, and the avocado added a creamy richness.