Watermelon And Feta Cheese Summer Soup Food

WATERMELON AND FETA CHEESE SUMMER SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• Chop the watermelon.
• Dice cucumbers.
• Blend the watermelon.
• Strain through a nylon mesh sieve to remove seeds.
• Add diced cucumber.
• Chill well until ready to serve.
• Pour chilled soup into cocktail glasses or glass bowls.
• Crumble feta cheese on top.
• Garnish with mint leaves.
• Bon Appétit!

WATERMELON & FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Chop 180g watermelon and ½ cucumber into chunks and tip into a bowl with the leaves from ½ bunch mint (reserving a few for garnish) and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil. Season and pile on to a serving plate. Crumble over 100g feta, the remaining mint leaves, then drizzle with 1 tbsp balsamic glaze just before serving.

WATERMELON GAZPACHO WITH FETA CREMA

Steps:

• Gazpacho:
• Purée watermelon, tomato, cucumber, jalapeño, oil, and vinegar in a blender until smooth.
• Transfer gazpacho to a large bowl; season with kosher salt and pepper. Cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving.
• Do ahead: Gazpacho can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
• Crema and assembly:
• Preheat oven to 350°. Toast almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. (Alternatively, you can do this step in a dry small skillet over medium heat.) Let almonds cool, then coarsely chop.
• Mash feta into sour cream in a small bowl until mostly smooth, then whisk in milk.
• Divide watermelon and cucumber among bowls and pour gazpacho over. Top with crema and almonds, drizzle with oil, and season with sea salt and pepper.
• Do ahead: Crema can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

CHILLED WATERMELON SOUP

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup of the watermelon with mint and sugar in a bowl. Set aside. Blend remaining 8 cups watermelon, lemon juice, wine, and ginger in a blender until smooth. Let sit 1/2 hour. Strain soup; divide among 8 bowls. Top each with 1/8 cup reserved watermelon and 1 teaspoon feta.

CHILLED WATERMELON SOUP

Steps:

• Put 5 cups of diced watermelon in a food processor or blender and blitz to a purée. Strain purée through a fine-meshed sieve into a bowl. You should have about 4 cups purée. Season with salt and pepper and cayenne, 1 tablespoon vinegar and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning. Chill bowl on ice or refrigerate.
• To serve, place remaining diced watermelon, honeydew melon and cucumber in a small mixing bowl. Toss with a little salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons lime juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Divide mixture evenly into chilled soup bowls.
• Ladle watermelon purée into each bowl. Sprinkle with chives, basil and mint. Add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper and flaky salt if desired. Pass lime wedges separately.

SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Roughly chop the spinach.
• Warm the chicken stock.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan and add the garlic.
• Add the spinach and gently fry with a lid on for 5 minutes.
• Remove the lid, add the flour and mix well.
• Add the chicken stock stirring at all times.
• Add the origanum and nutmeg.
• Simmer for 45 minutes.
• Add the feta cheese, salt and pepper.
• After Feta has melted, stir in cream or low fat yoghurt (optional).
• Liquidize soup for a smooth creamy finish. Serve with a twirl of cream.

WATERMELON FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the tomatoes, arugula, and onions; toss to coat. Gently stir in the watermelon and feta cheese to serve.

WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• On a large platter, arrange the watermelon and douse with the vinegar. Season with salt.
• Arrange the feta over the watermelon and drizzle over the olive oil. Season with pepper.
• Drop the basil leaves over the watermelon and feta. Serve immediately.