Chilled Watermelon and Rosé Soup is effervescent, fruity, refreshing and the perfect slurp to stay cool this summer.
Ours was pretty dandy. We grilled up a storm, I worked a little less than normal (<– wahoo), and we watched a few new movies from the comfort of our cozy upstairs theater room.
One of the movies we watched was Central Intelligence. OMG, it is such a cute movie!!!
I have a crush on Dwayne Johnson so I might be a wee-bit biased. I mean, his teeth though! Have you ever seen such a pretty smile? And don’t even get me started on the color of his skin. Swoon. Yeeeeah, I totally heart The Rock. (I even forgive him for that slightly lame wrestling nickname. But I’m overly thrilled he is now super profesh and going by his real name.) 
There are too many dang people. I get beyond nervous I am going to catch the flu or some virus from all that air shared with strangers. Especially if there is coughing or sneezing going on. Eeeewwww. A small part of me dies inside.
Contaminated air aside, the main reason theaters and I don’t mix is, I can’t sit still for that long uninterrupted. I need a pause button.
And at least five 10 minute intermissions. I mean, over 1 ½ hours of sitting immobile and no talking?! Sheesh. Not this girl.
As you can see, having our own theater room is a necessity of life.
We all have our quirks, and throwing a (perfectly reasonable) temper tantrum over public movie theaters is one of mine. 
Other than the fact that I’d like to make this soup for Dwayne Johnson… and watch him slurp it through his perfectly white, flawlessly straight teeth. Did it just get weird up in here? I digress.
Chilled Rosé and Watermelon Soup {with Goat Cheese, Pistachios & Raspberries}
If soups in the summer aren’t your jam, you have been doing it all wrong friends. Chilled, refreshing soups during the heat of summer are where it is at… especially if you throw in a little booze!
And this soup is totally giving off all the scrumptious summer vibes.
Cool, juicy watermelon; effervescent, light rosé; sweet honey, fresh mint and a hint of mellow jalapeno spice. Quintessential summertime eats going on here, my peeps.
But, since I am a huge fan of garnishes I decided this soup deserved a little sprucing. So, I finished these fizzy bowls of yum off with a touch of creamy, decadent, crumbled goat cheese; salty, crunchy pistachios and pops of fresh, ripe raspberries.
Light, refreshing slurp-tasticness that your oh-my-gawd-it’s-SO-hot-give-me-A-C-NOW self will crave.
On top of all the noms, this soup is also stupid easy to prepare. Chop some watermelon, throw everything into the food processor and puree. Done and done.
Easy, peasy, summer soup slurping for the win!
- I used sweet rosé in my soup, but feel free to use a brut rosé if you prefer a drier bubbly.
- If you have time, I recommend chilling your soup bowls for at least 30 minutes before serving. There is something extra special about eating cold soup from a cold bowl. It just makes it that much more refreshing.
- The soup will keep, covered and stored in the refrigerator, for up to 2 days. However, the soup is best 15-20 minutes after it is pureed. 15 minutes in the refrigerator allows the flavors to marry a bit, but the soup still retains its effervescence.
Until Thursday friends, cheers – to champagne wishes and chilled soup dreams.
-xoxo-
Cheyanne
P.S. Thank you to all of you who left sweet and sincere comments on my last post. And if you went as far as to electronically sign some petitions, I am sending you virtual fist bumps! YOU ROCK! 
Chilled Watermelon and Rosé Soup is effervescent, fruity, refreshing and the perfect slurp to stay cool this summer.
- 5 Cups Seedless Watermelon – cut into chunks (from about 3 ½ pound watermelon)
- ½ Lime – juice and zest
- ½ large Jalapeno – seeded, stemmed and diced
- 1/3 Cup Rosé *
- ½ inch Fresh Ginger – peeled
- ¼ Cup Packed Mint Leaves , plus more for garnish
- 2 TBS Honey (can substitute agave)
- Pinch of Kosher Salt
- Optional Garnish:
- Goat Cheese , crumbled
- Pistachios , shelled
- Fresh Raspberries
- In the bowl of a food processor or blender, add all ingredients. Process mixture for 1-2 minutes, or until mixture is light and airy. (You may need to do this in batches if using a small blender or food processor)
- Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and sweetness with honey. Transfer soup to a large container, cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to marry.
- Ladle soup into chilled bowls. Garnish with mint, goat cheese, pistachios and raspberries.
- Serve.
*Yield: 4 Cups
*I used Sweet Rosé, but you can use any type of Rosé.
*Chill soup bowls for a few hours in the refrigerator for a more pleasant presentation and taste.
*Soup is best if eaten 15-20 minutes after it is pureed. Puree soup and place it in refrigerator for 20 minutes to allow flavors to marry, but to retain soups effervescence.
*Soup will keep, covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. You will need to process soup again before serving.
**Nutritional Information does not include optional garnishes.
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mira says
July 19, 2016 at 11:59 pmNeed to watch Central Intelligence! We don’t got to movies very often, I agree with you, way too many people and some of them are weird! This boozy chilled soup looks amazing! Love watermelon! Pinned!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
July 19, 2016 at 7:11 pmOh my! This chilled soup is the definition of summer – pass me a huge bowl please and thank you.
Ashley - The Recipe Rebel says
July 19, 2016 at 11:05 amI keep forgetting about the huge amounts of watermelon I have in my fridge. This is so perfect for it! Oh man, I would LOVE to get out and go to a movie theater! Lol. When you have kids — you will be DYING to go to a movie theater! Anything adult, alone, and in the evening is pretty special 😉
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
July 19, 2016 at 10:47 amSo – the last time I went to a movie theatre – I was sitting next to someone who was hacking up a storm and my daughter was sitting next to someone who sniffled like her nose was running away from her – so I totally understand why a home movie theatre is a necessity of life!
And speaking of life’s necessities, I’ve been going through way too many watermelons – always in some sort of sweet juice/treat – but GAH – Cheyanne, you knocked my socks off with this recipe! Never have I ever sampled so many flavors together! I so LOVE how you paired sweet watermelon and honey with mint, jalapeno spice, salty goat cheese, and salty, crunchy pistachios! And those raspberries sure do take the cake – or should I say take the soup!
Hope you have a wonderful day and an even more wonderful weekend!
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
July 19, 2016 at 9:40 amI don’t like the movie theater either. For me, I hate being cooped up without being able to see outside for long extended periods.
On to this soup – what a genius flavor combo and so perfect for summer!!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
July 19, 2016 at 9:17 amCheyanne, I am jamming thru things right now trying to pack but I had to stop in the comment on this soup!!!!!!!! Chilled Rosé and Watermelon Soup?!!!! OH MY GAWD, I love this! I am all about rosé in the summer so I love this! what a brilliant idea and recipe!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
July 19, 2016 at 9:07 amLovely soup and so pretty! We loved Central Intelligence, too 🙂
Keri @ Fashionable Foods says
July 19, 2016 at 8:29 amWatching movies at home is so much more fun! I used to love going to the theater, but seriously, the prices they charge to see a movie is outrageous! Anywayyy, this soup is beyond beautiful! What a wonderful refreshing summer soup. Anything that contains rose and goat cheese is right up my alley! Have a great week Cheyanne!
Stacey @ the sugar coated cottage says
July 19, 2016 at 7:54 amOoh la la, how fancy and beautiful! I love cold soups in the summer and this one looks divine! I love the flavor combos here! Btw I like Dwayne Johnson to, his smile gets me every time ! Take care!
[email protected] says
July 19, 2016 at 7:50 amI love reading your posts. You are a hoot!. Thank goodness you don’t travel by air as much as I have to for work. That shared air would totally not work for you, I’m thinking. Not sure why I never think of cold soups. but this one sounds fabulous. And…I have everyone of these ingredients in the house. What’s easier than that?…
Mir says
July 19, 2016 at 6:21 amMovie theaters don’t bug me, but planes sure do. Talk about all that constantly recirculated air. If one person on the plane is sick, down we all go. It’s gross.
But I still fly, because you know, going places.
This soup is amazing. You pretty much had me at goat cheese, and the rose is a whole new level of yay! I’d drink and cook at the same time…
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July 19, 2016 at 5:04 amWhat a creative and beautiful soup! Perfect for summer, Cheyanne.
[email protected] says
July 19, 2016 at 3:33 amGirlfriend now this is one fancy soup!! I can probably gulp down bowls of it!! Looks so refreshing!
Natalie | Natalie's Food & Health says
July 19, 2016 at 3:31 amOMG…Dwayne …his smile …YES! <3 He looks better and better with age, I think 😀 Can't wait to watch the movie. Glad you had a lovely weekend, Cheyanne. Love your boozy soup!! I mean, look at it. It looks so refreshing and just beautiful. Watermelon, mint, and the fresh ginger combo is great. Pinning this! 😉
Adina says
July 19, 2016 at 1:19 amI’ve never had anything like this, you do make me curious. It looks amazing!
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
July 18, 2016 at 8:23 pmWow! What a combination! This sounds like the perfect summer soup.
Ben Maclain says
July 18, 2016 at 6:19 pmDwayne Johnson? This name didn’t sound familiar so I googled it. Turned out I know this guy – I’m just horrible at remembering all these names:) And honestly, I didn’t’t care much – all this time while reading (Correction: trying to read) the post, I was basically thinking about this luscious soup and how lucky (And talented!) you are to having made and (Hopefully) eaten this #jealous! Even though my summer food list is quite packed, I’ve got to make this. Because it’s watermelon, goat cheese, pistachios, and so on (Read: Rose, Rose, and that’s enough). Amazing idea, Chey!
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
July 18, 2016 at 3:55 pmI feel like we are kindred spirits! I LOVE Dwayne Johnson too, he just seems like a fun guy that I’d love to hang out with. ALSO: I haven’t been to the movie theater for probably 10 years, too, because why go to the movies with their uncomfortable seats and lack of wine when I could stay home. Hehehe. LOVE the looks of this soup, totally thought it was a smoothie bowl at first! Looks delish!
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
July 18, 2016 at 2:28 pmDear Chey – What a great chilled soup. This is a refreshing slurp for sure and I have an absolute ton of mint overtaking my garden. Great idea using the Rosé! I’m always wanting movie recommendations and with four kids we are pretty much relegated to at home movies. It’s more about being able to buy groceries though than the germs.. Ha ha. It is crazy expensive for a family of six to go to a movie, and then the kids suddenly need popcorn. Whaattt??? We have a ton of popcorn on the shelf at home I would be willing to pop ANYTIME, and no one is interested until they suddenly smell it at the theater. The power of suggestion. That is why we stay home. Now if I only had a theater room… a girl can dream. I will def. be watching Central Intelligence, and checking out Dwayne’s pearly whites. Thanks for the tip. (!) Have an awesome week my friend. XOXO
Olivia @ Olivia's Cuisine says
July 18, 2016 at 2:27 pmHow gorgeous is this? I don’t think I’ve ever had a rose watermelon soup. So creative and perfect for the summer. 🙂