This no-cook recipe for Bulgarian chilled watermelon soup can be creamed with buttermilk or Bulgarian yogurt and is refreshing on a hot day.
Makes 6 servings of Bulgarian Chilled Watermelon Soup
Makes 6 servings of Bulgarian Chilled Watermelon Soup
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 6 cups very cold watermelon juice made from ripe seedless watermelon
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk or Bulgarian-style plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon gin (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon rose water (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Watermelon balls and chopped mint or mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
Preparation:
- Combine watermelon juice, buttermilk or yogurt, rose water
, and salt until smooth. Chill for several hours.
- Ladle soup into chilled bowls or iced-tea glasses and garnish with melon balls and chopped or sprigged mint, if desired.
