Tomato and Watermelon Gazpacho

Ingredients

The base:

• 2 cups coarsely chopped ripe tomatoes
• 2 cup coarsely chopped watermelon, seeded (or use seedless)
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper
• 2/3 large cucumber, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 scallions, green parts only, cut into several pieces
• Handful of cilantro or parsley sprigs

To finish the soup:

• 1 cup diced ripe tomatoes or halved cherry or grape tomatoes
• 2 cups finely diced seedless watermelon
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1/3 large cucumber, peeled and finely diced
• Juice of 1/2 to 1 lemon or lime, to taste
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Optional garnishes

• Croutons
• Basil leaves