basil watermelon bisque

Name: Basil Watermelon Bisque
Prep time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 cup(s) cubed watermelon; 2 - limes, zested and juiced; 4 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 6 slice(s) pickled ginger; 1 tablespoon(s) picked juice from the ginger; - salt; 1 cup(s) diced cucumber; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh basil chopped

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Jul 14, 2025

This is a delicious cold soup that is great on a hot day.

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prep time 3 Hr 10 Min

cook time

method Blend

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

6 cups cubed watermelon
2 - limes, zested and juiced
4 tablespoons olive oil
6 slices pickled ginger
1 tablespoon picked juice from the ginger
- salt
1 cup diced cucumber
2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped

How To Make basil watermelon bisque

Step 1

Place the watermelon, zest and juice of the lime, the pickled ginger and brine, and 2 Tbsp of olive oil. Blend until smooth.

Step 2

Place in a bowl and refrigerate for 3 hours. Taste and season with salt.
Step 3

Meanwhile, dice the cucumbers. Mix with the basil and the remaining olive oil. Season with salt.
Step 4

Ladle the bisque into individual bowls and top with the cucumber mixture.
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