Description
A refreshing and light chilled melon soup that is perfect for summer. This easy-to-make soup combines the sweetness of ripe cantaloupe or honeydew with a hint of citrus and spice, served cold for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cubed Melon:
- 4 cups cubed ripe cantaloupe or honeydew
Liquid Base:
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Sweetener and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of salt
Garnish:
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the melon, orange juice, lime juice, honey, ground ginger, and salt. Blend until completely smooth.
- Adjust Taste: Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity if needed.
- Chill: Chill the soup in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve: Pour into bowls or glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Serve cold.
Notes
- This soup is a refreshing summer appetizer or light dessert.
- Use very ripe melon for the best flavor.
- You can also freeze the melon cubes before blending for an extra-cool version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
