A Cove Recipe: Watermelon Gazpacho

A stay at the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove provides ample opportunity to feast on God’s Word, but as any Cove guest will tell you, there’s also plenty of delicious food!

Cool and refreshing Watermelon Gazpacho Soup with cucumber, bell pepper and avocado.

1 large tomato

1/2 red bell pepper

1/2 green bell pepper

3 cups cubed watermelon

1/4 red onion

1/2 cucumber, peeled and seeded

1 Tbsp. fresh dill

2 tsp. red wine vinegar

1/4 cup olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Feta cheese to your liking

Put all ingredients in a blender except feta cheese and 1/4 cup cubed watermelon; blend.

Chill soup in container for up to six hours.

When serving, garnish soup with feta crumbles and the remaining cubed watermelon.

*Can also garnish with mint leaves or avocado.


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