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Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
This is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
No specific GERD triggers.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

 

"I live on good soup, not on fine words."
-Moliere, French playwright

The refrigerator light goes on...

Soup nights are the best. In the winter, a hearty soup like this with a salad is all you need to fill up and be warm. A cool Gazpacho or fruit soup in the summer is the perfect way to chill out.

 
 

Chilled Watermelon Soup

Servings: 4 | Serving size: about 1 cup

Cooking Time: 90 Minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied and makes good leftovers.

Chilled Watermelon Soup recipe from Dr. Gourmet

Ingredients

  • 4 cups watermelon (seeded)
  • 1 lb tomatoes (seeded)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 4 tsp olive oil
  • 8 leaves fresh basil (chiffonade)

Place the watermelon, tomatoes, lime juice, red pepper, salt and pepper in a blender. Puree.

Pour the soup into a tall pitcher. Place in the freezer. As the soup cools it will form two layers. At the top will be a thicker, dark red soup and below that a clearer watery liquid.

Using a small measuring cup or a turkey baster, gently remove as much of the darker, thicker soup as you can and discard the watery liquid.

Serve well chilled and topped with 1 teaspoon of olive oil (flavored oil works great) and the basil.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: about 1 cup

Servings: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 109 Calories from Fat 44
% Daily Value
Total Fat 5g 8%
    Saturated Fat 1g 3%
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 153mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 17g 6%
    Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
    Sugars 13g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A 43% Vitamin C 65%
Calcium 2% Iron 4%
Vitamin K 16 mcg Potassium 460 mg
Magnesium 29 mg