Watermelon-Cucumber Gazapacho

Watermelon-Cucumber and Tomato Gazpacho y a twist on a Spanish cuisine classic. Andalucia, the region where gazpacho originated. Down there, gazpacho is available just about everywhere you turn — from restaurants to bars, to coffee shops, to every little supermercado you pass by

• 2 pounds ripe roma tomatoes, halved and cored*

• 1/2 of a watermelon cubed

• 1 small (1/2 lb) cucumber, peeled and seeded

• 1 medium green bell pepper, cored

• 1/2 small red onion, peeled

• 2 small garlic cloves (or 1 large clove), peeled

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar

• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 thick slice of white bread, soaked**, crusts removed

• optional garnishes: homemade croutons, chopped fresh herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, or any leftover chopped gazpacho ingredients

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine all ingredients together in a blender or food processor. Puree for 1 minute, or until the soup reaches your desired consistency. Taste and season with extra salt, pepper and/or cumin if needed.

2. Refrigerate in a sealed container for 4 hours, or until completely chilled.

3. Serve cold, topped with your desired garnishes.