Cucumber Melon Soup
© Chef Laura Bonicelli
Cool and refreshing with a pale green hue, this chilled soup captures the essence of summer in every spoonful. The sweetness of honeydew and cantaloupe plays beautifully against crisp cucumber and a gentle kick of jalapeño, creating an elegant starter for hot days.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
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Total Time
2 hr 15 min
Servings
8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cupcubed honeydew melon , or cantaloupe
- 1/2 cupcucumber , seeded, peeled, and cubed
- 1 scallion , thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoonslime juice
soup
- 5 cupscantaloupe , seeded, cut from rind, cubed
- 1 scallion , white and light greent parts, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper , seeded and minced
- 2 oranges -, zest of one and juice of both
- 1/4 cuplime juice
- 1 teaspoongrated fresh ginger root
- 1/2 teaspoonKosher salt
- mint, cilantro, and yogurt for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honeydew, cucumber, sliced scallion, and lime juice. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- 2
Put the 5 cups of cantaloupe, scallion, jalapeÒo, orange zest and juice, lime juice, ginger, and salt in a blender. Process until smooth. Add more salt, orange juice, or jalapeño, if necessary.
- 3
Refrigerate the soup until chilled, .
- 4
Stir the reserved diced melon mixture and divide among small soup bowls. Pour the soup into the bowls. Garnish
- 5
each serving with mint, cilantro, and yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (serves 8 servings)
* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.