Ingredients

1½lbsfresh watermelon

3large roma tomatoes,halved and cored

1small cucumber,(½ pound) peeled and seeded

1medium red bell pepper,cored

½small red onion,peeled

2small garlic cloves,peeled

⅓cupfresh mint leaves,packed

3tbspolive oil

3tbspsherry vinegar

1tspfine sea salt

½tspfreshly-cracked black pepper

¼tspground cumin

1thick slice of white bread,soaked, crusts removed

homemade croutons, chopped fresh mint, a drizzle of olive oil, and/or any leftover chopped gazpacho ingredients,for garnish, optional

Preparation

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

Refrigerate in a sealed container for about 4 hours, or until completely chilled. Serve cold, topped with your desired garnishes.