- 6 pounds yellow or red seedless watermelon, diced (9 cups)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup lightly sweet white wine (such as Riesling) or 3/4 cup water mixed with 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon chopped ginger
- 8 teaspoons crumbled feta
- 1/4 cup sparkling wine (or sparkling water)
- 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.