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    Home » Recipes » Soup Recipes

    Chilled Watermelon Soup with Coconut Cream

    Published: Jul 1, 2015 · Modified: Jun 16, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · 20 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This chilled watermelon soup with coconut cream is a wonderful way to keep it cool this summer. Sweet and creamy, your whole family will love this cold soup recipe.

    If you love chilled soups, here are 8 more delicious cold soup recipes to try.

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    • How to pick that perfect watermelon
    • Why this soup is great:
    • Ingredient notes:
    • Recipe step by step directions:
    • Tips and Recipe FAQ:
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    Is your house as hot as mine this summer? I am so not using our oven this week. It is HOT here in the Bay Area and I am on strike against anything that involves cooking inside.

    This summer we are making lots of cold soups...they are not only refreshing, but you can get a huge lift from drinking them! If you want to try more cold soup recipes, give this Chilled Pineapple Soup or this Cucumber Gazpacho recipe a try!

    If you prefer hot soups, you will find a ton of delicious gluten free soup recipes on the blog!

    How to pick that perfect watermelon

    Watermelon is the obvious star of this soup. It is sweet and just bursts with flavor in this chilled soup recipe.

    Did you know you can thump a watermelon to see if it is sweet and ripe? Here is what to look for when buying watermelon:

    1. Thump it. How does it sound? Hollow? Firm? I find a watermelon that seems dense. That means the pulp is firm and sweet.
    2. Look for that yellow spot on one side. Watermelon is one of the few fruits that you want that yellow spot. It is the watermelon's field spot, and that means it is good!
    3. You want your watermelon to feel heavy for its size. If it feels heavier than you expected, that is also a good sign you are picking the best watermelon.

    Why this soup is great:

    I love, love, love this soup! This chilled watermelon soup pleased even my pickiest child...once they got past the idea of soup is cold. Coconut cream and fresh mint give this soup another layer of flavor. This recipe is gluten free, dairy-free, and vegan!

    Ingredient notes:

    • Watermelon - You definitely want to use seedless watermelon. You can use a traditional pink watermelon or a yellow flesh watermelon.
    • Lime infused oil - I drizzled a little lime-infused olive oil over the top to add a bit of lime.  You can also substitute a ¼ teaspoon of lime juice in the blender, but it will be a little different in taste. You may also want to try making your own infused oil, this lime-infused oil recipe is very easy to make!
    • Coconut cream - Use canned full-fat coconut milk.

    Recipe step by step directions:

    watermelon and ice in the blender

    Step 1: Add all of the ingredients (watermelon, ice, water, coconut cream, and peppermint leaves) to a Vitamix or blender.

    Step 2: Turn on high speed until the ingredients are pureed.

    top view of a bowl of chilled watermelon soup

    Step 3: Serve chilled with lime olive oil garnish.

    Tips and Recipe FAQ:

    What soups can be served cold?

    You can make any fruit or vegetable into a cold soup...my favorite is using fruits because you can add so many flavors to create layers of flavor around the fruit taste. I would not serve a soup with meat cold.

    Can you freeze a chilled soup?

    You can freeze a chilled soup, but it may thaw out with an odd texture.

    How long will chilled soup keep fresh in the refrigerator?

    A chilled sou will keep fresh up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

    More delicious summer recipes:

    • Earl Grey No-Churn Ice Cream
    • Gluten Free Brownie In a Mug
    • Grilled Mahi Mahi In Foil Packets
    • Gluten Free No-Bake Chocolate Oat Cookies

    Recipe

    two bowels of chilled watermelon soup

    Chilled Watermelon Soup with Coconut Cream

    Sandi Gaertner
    You are going to love how easy this chilled watermelon soup is to make. It is one of the best cold summer soups ever!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Gluten Free Soup Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 86 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups watermelon
    • ¼ cup coconut cream
    • 15 fresh mint leaves
    • lime infused olive oil for drizzle on top
    • ½ cup ice cubes
    • 3 tablespoons water

    Instructions
     

    • Put all ingredients into a Vitamix, or other blender and blend until smooth.
    • Serve chilled.

    Notes

    1. You can use a blender or food processor if you do not have a Vitamix.
    2. I like to use full-fat coconut cream because it adds creaminess.
    3. Serve in shot glasses at a party for a fun buffet table presentation.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 86kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 198mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 808IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Harshita Kapur

      April 10, 2016 at 5:21 am

      The pics are tempting and it's a really innovative recipe 🙂 Would love to try it sometime...

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    2. beena.stephy

      February 19, 2016 at 9:53 am

      looks so yummy

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        February 20, 2016 at 9:59 pm

        Thank you so much Beena 🙂

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    3. Joanne T Ferguson

      July 06, 2015 at 3:11 am

      This looks and sounds so healthy Sandi! very refreshing too! Pinned and shared!

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        July 06, 2015 at 10:18 am

        Thank you Joanne 🙂

        Reply
    4. Kathleen | HapaNomNom

      July 04, 2015 at 7:55 pm

      I just moved to the Bay Area last week! So funny, my husband and I have been commenting on how wonderfully cool it is out here! In fact, I've had a sweatshirt on most of the time we've been here 😉 But it's all about what you're used to. I'm sure by next July I'll thinking it's hot out as well.

      I love the combination of flavors in this soup - light, fresh, and perfect for the summer. I hope you have a wonderful 4th!

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    5. Debi @ Life Currents

      July 03, 2015 at 11:42 am

      This looks so good! And so easy! I love the pink color, and that you used coconut cream in it. Yum! Pinned for later. Can't wait to make it!

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