Watermelon and summer BBQ’s have always been a match made in heaven and for good reason. Watermelon is not only sweet and succulent, it is soothing to the body on a hot day. This refreshing raw soup combines sugary watermelon with tangy lime, peppery ginger, and cooling mint for a tantalizing savory and sweet flavor. Not to mention, it takes less than 10 minutes to make!   

The Details:

Makes: (4) 1-1/2 cup servings

Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

Flesh of one small seedless watermelon (about 5 cups)

4 pitted medjool dates

2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

10 large mint leaves

3/4 teaspoon sea salt

10 ice cubes

Preparation:

1.  In a Vitamix or other high-speed blender, combine watermelon, dates, chia seeds, ginger, lime juice, mint leaves, sea salt and ice.

2.  Blend on high for 20 seconds. Divide between bowls and enjoy!