Chilled Melon Soup Recipe

Name: Chilled Melon Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups cubed ripe melon; ½ cup diced seedless cucumber; 6 tablespoons lime juice, divided, plus more to taste; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced scallion, green; 1 whole scallion; 1 cup cold water; 1 strip orange zest (2-by-1/2-inch strip); ½ cup orange juice, plus more to taste; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro or 2 tablespoons mint, for garnish; 6 teaspoons plain yogurt (to garnish) or 6 teaspoons creme fraiche (to garnish)

Servings: persons

6 cups cubed ripe melon
½ cup diced seedless cucumber
6 tablespoons lime juice, divided, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon thinly sliced scallion, green
1 whole scallion
1 cup cold water
1 strip orange zest (2-by-1/2-inch strip)
½ cup orange juice, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro or 2 tablespoons mint, for garnish
6 teaspoons plain yogurt (to garnish) or 6 teaspoons creme fraiche (to garnish)

1
Dice enough melon to measure 1 cup and combine in a small bowl with cucumber, 2 tbsp lime juice and scallion green.
2
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve soup.
3
Place the remaining melon and 4 tbsp of lime juice in a blender.
4
Chop the whole scallion and add to the blender along with the water, orange zest, orange juice, ginger and salt.
5
Blend until smooth and creamy.
6
Taste and add more lime juice, and/or orange juice, if desired.
7
Refrigerate the soup until chilled, 2 hours.
8
Stir the reserved diced melon mixture and divide among 4 soup bowls.
9
Pour the soup into the bowls and garnish with cilantro (or mint) and yogurt.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups cubed ripe melon, ½ cup diced seedless cucumber, 6 tablespoons lime juice, divided, plus more to taste, 1 tablespoon thinly sliced scallion, green, and more.

Yes, Chilled Melon Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chilled Melon Soup

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