Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho

A palette for summer fruits and veggies.

1-2 slices sourdough bread, crust removed, cubed

3 tbl red wine vinegar

3 tbl olive oil

½ tsp salt

2-3 cups cubed watermelon (seedless or seeds removed)

2-3 medium fresh tomatoes cubed. Or one large heirloom.

¼ of a large or 1// of a small red onion finely diced.

1 large clove garlic, minced

¼ cup packed fresh basil leaves, sliced into thin ribbons

1 large cucumber, peeled and seeded then cubed.

Herb / spice of choice. I did ½ tsp of sumac. Try cumin, or any fresh herbs

Salt and freshly ground pepper.

1) place the bread in a small bowl. Toss with vinegar, oil and salt. Put aside.

2) place remaining ingredients except last amount of salt and pepper in your blending vessel of choice. I did a large glass bowl with a wand blender.

3) Blend until smooth.

4) add in soaked bread and blend again.

5) taste for salt and pepper.

6) chill for one hour minimum, longer = better.