Name: Chilled Melon Soup
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 160 min
Ingredients: 6 cups cubed ripe melon; 0.5 cup diced seedless cucumber; 6 tablespoons lime juice, divided, plus more to taste; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced scallion green, plus 1 whole scallion, divided; 1 jalape&#241;o pepper, plus more to taste; 1 cup cold water; 1 2-by-1/2-inch strip orange zest; 0.5 cup orange juice, plus more to taste; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro, or mint for garnish; 6 teaspoons plain yogurt, or crème fraiche for garnish

Chilled Melon Soup

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This refreshing summer soup is a great starter for dinner on the patio on a summer evening. Try any variety of melon in this recipe. Serve leftover soup with salad for lunch the next day.

By Marie Simmons

Updated on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

40 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings, about 3/4 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Low Added Sugars Low Fat Low Sodium Low-Calorie Vegetarian

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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, plus 1 whole scallion, divided
1 jalapeño pepper, plus more to taste
1 cup cold water
1 2-by-1/2-inch strip orange zest
½ cup orange juice, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro, or mint for garnish
6 teaspoons plain yogurt, or crème fraiche for garnish

Directions

Dice enough melon to measure 1 cup and combine in a small bowl with cucumber, 2 tablespoons lime juice and scallion green. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve the soup.
Place the remaining melon and 4 tablespoons lime juice in a blender. Chop the whole scallion and seed and chop jalapeno; add to the blender along with water, orange zest, orange juice, ginger and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and add more lime juice, jalapeno and/or orange juice, if desired.
Refrigerate the soup until chilled, 2 hours.
Stir the reserved diced melon mixture and divide among 4 soup bowls. Pour the soup into the bowls. Garnish each serving with cilantro (or mint) and yogurt (or creme fraiche), if using.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate the melon mixture (Step 1) and soup (Step 2) in separate containers for up to 1 day. Finish with Step 4 just before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

62	Calories
0g	Fat
16g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 3/4 cup
Calories 62
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 1g	3%
Total Fat 0g	0%
Vitamin A 984IU	20%
Vitamin C 31mg	35%
Folate 17mcg	4%
Sodium 98mg	4%
Calcium 21mg	2%
Iron 1mg	3%
Magnesium 22mg	5%
Potassium 262mg	6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.