Spicy Watermelon Cold Bowl

Ingredients

• 750 g watermelon (half a watermelon; well chilled)
• 4 sprigs lemon thyme
• 200 ml classic vegetable broth
• Salt
• Pepper
• 3 spring onions
• 1 tbsp apple syrup

Instructions

1. 1.

   Cut the watermelon into wedges with a large knife and peel.

2. 2.

   Pit the watermelon wedges and cut them into pieces.

3. 3.

   Wash and shake off the thyme. Strip leaves from 2 sprigs, then blend with the watermelon and broth in a stand mixer or hand blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

4. 4.

   Wash the spring onions, drain, trim, and slice diagonally into rings. Quickly toast in a non-stick pan without oil.

5. 5.

   Add the apple syrup, bring to a boil once, then let it cool slightly.

6. 6.

   Sprinkle the watermelon puree with the spring onion rings, garnish with remaining thyme leaves, and serve.