Marbled Melon Soup

Swirling soups of different colors together, in this case cantaloupe and honeydew, creates a stunning presentation.

6 servings

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 1 1/4 hours

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

1 large cantaloupe, halved, seeded, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
4 tablespoons honey, divided
1 medium honeydew melon, halved, seeded, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup lime juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint, plus additional sprigs for garnish

Preparation

Puree cantaloupe, lemon juice and coriander in a blender or food processor until smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons honey and pour into a bowl. Set aside.
Thoroughly rinse food processor or blender. Place honeydew in the food processor or blender with lime juice and chopped mint. Puree until smooth. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons honey and pour into another bowl. Cover both bowls and refrigerate until chilled, at least one hour or overnight.
At serving time, spoon about 1/2 cup of each puree into each soup bowl, allowing colors to mix in the middle. To create a swirl pattern draw the tip of a knife through the surface. Garnish with mint sprigs.

Nutrition

Per serving: 177 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 44 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 3 g fiber; 73 mg sodium; 741 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (166% daily value), Vitamin A (96% dv), Potassium (21% dv).

3 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 fruit, 1 other carbohydrate