Description
A refreshing and light cold melon soup blended with fresh basil and mint, perfect for hot summer days. This easy no-cook recipe makes a delightful appetizer or light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium cantaloupe melon (about 1.2 kg), peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup cold water
- Pinch of salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place the cubed cantaloupe melon in a blender or food processor.
- Add fresh lime juice, honey, mint leaves, basil leaves, cold water, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend until completely smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with black pepper or more honey if desired.
- Chill the soup in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve cold, garnished with extra mint leaves and a sprinkle of black pepper.
Notes
- Trust the melon’s sweetness; ripe cantaloupe is usually sweet enough.
- If fresh herbs are unavailable, the soup can be made without them, though it will be less flavorful.
- A splash of ginger juice can add a spicy note.
- Avoid using lemon juice as a substitute for lime juice; it can be too sharp.
- Watermelon can be used, but it may result in a more watery consistency.
- Greek yogurt is not recommended as it can alter the fresh flavor profile.
- A splash of white rum can be added for an adult version.
- If you lack a blender, mash the melon with a potato masher and stir in finely chopped herbs for a chunkier texture.
- The soup can be stored tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, though it is best consumed within a day.
- The soup pairs well with salty snacks or a grilled cheese sandwich.
- For picky eaters, the herbs can be omitted.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizers and Snacks
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85cal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg