Watermelon Gazpacho

A cool soup for hot summer days…

INGREDIENTS

• 3 red peppers, seeded
• 1 habanero, seeded
• 1 watermelon, rind removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 lime
• 1 C orange juice
• 2 Tbsp agave

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, place red peppers and habanero in a baking dish, coat in oil and salt and pepper. Roast in oven for roughly 20 minutes. 

2. In a blender, combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. If too spicy, add more agave and orange juice.

Recipe by Ashley Garza, Executive Chef, Rockford Country Club