Watermelon Gazpacho September 8, 2014 by Jill Foucre Leave a Comment Watermelon Gazpacho 2014-09-08 09:48:36 Serves 6 Print Ingredients 2 c. fresh basil leaves 4 whole cloves 2 whole star anise 1 bay leaf 1/3 c. sugar ½ t. kosher salt 1 plum tomato, peeled, halved, seeds removed 3 c. 1” pieces chilled seedless watermelon (about 1 lb) 2 c. 1” pieces chilled peeled cucumber ¼ c. fresh lime juice 1 red Thai chile or Serrano pepper, thinly sliced Kosher Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper Mint for garnish Instructions Bring 2 cups basil leaves, cloves, star anise, bay leaf, sugar, and salt and 1 ½ c. water to a boil in a small saucepan Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes; strain syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a medium size bowl. Set aside and cool completely Puree basil syrup, tomato, melon, cucumber, lime juice, and chile in a blender until very smooth. Taste and adjust, re-seasoning as necessary Divide gazpacho among bowls. Marcel's Culinary Experience https://www.marcelsculinaryexperience.com/