Cucumber Herb Gazpacho with Watermelon Croutons

Name: Cucumber Herb Gazpacho with Watermelon Croutons
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 12 ounces chopped, peeled and seeded cucumbers (about 2 medium); 2 ounces crust less sourdough bread, torn into small pieces (about 1/3 cup); 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons Thai Kitchen® Gluten Free Premium Fish Sauce; 1 teaspoon mirin; 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Dill Weed; 4 ounces cubed watermelon (1/2-inch); 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon julienned fresh mint leaves; 1 tablespoon crème fraiche; Freshly ground McCormick® Whole Black Pepper

By: McCormick Kitchens

Made With:

This modern take on a favorite chilled soup is the ultimate refresher. A mellow, Asian-inspired cucumber base has fresh hints of mint and dill. Juicy watermelon 'croutons' bring out the soup's subtle sweetness.

Recipe Info

Prep Time:

30m
Ingredients:

13
Servings:

4
User Rating:

Ingredients

12 ounces chopped, peeled and seeded cucumbers (about 2 medium)
2 ounces crust less sourdough bread, torn into small pieces (about 1/3 cup)
1 cup water
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Thai Kitchen® Gluten Free Premium Fish Sauce
1 teaspoon mirin
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Dill Weed
4 ounces cubed watermelon (1/2-inch)
2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon julienned fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon crème fraiche
Freshly ground McCormick® Whole Black Pepper

Nutrition Information

(per serving)

Calories 93
Carbohydrates 10 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Fiber 1 g
Protein 2 g
Sodium 280 mg
Total Fat 5 g

Key products

McCormick® Dill Weed, 0.3 oz

$6.49

Unit price: per

McCormick® Whole Black Pepper, 1.87 oz

$5.99

Unit price: per

Thai Kitchen® Gluten Free Premium Fish Sauce, 6.76 fl oz

$5.99

Unit price: per

Instructions

Place cucumber, bread, water, vinegar, fish sauce, mirin and dill in blender; cover. Blend until coarsely pureed. Cover. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.
Mix watermelon, onion, oil and mint in small bowl until well blended. Pour gazpacho into shallow bowls. Place a spoonful of watermelon mixture in center of gazpacho. Top with a dollop of crème fraiche. Serve with freshly ground black pepper.