CHILLED WATERMELON-MINT SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Fruit     Watermelon     Mint     White Wine     Summer     Chill     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 cups 1-inch pieces seeded or seedless watermelon (from about 7 pounds)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups Johannisberg Riesling wine
1/3 cup (or more) sugar
2 cups (lightly packed) fresh mint leaves (from about 1 large bunch)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup 1/4-inch cubes seeded or seedless watermelon
1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream, stirred to loosen
Fresh mint sprigs

Steps:

  • Working in batches, puree 12 cups watermelon in processor until smooth. Strain puree into large bowl. Transfer 1 cup puree to small bowl; cover and chill. Whisk cornstarch into remaining puree. Bring wine and 1/3 cup sugar to simmer in large pot, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer 3 minutes. Add watermelon-cornstarch mixture; bring to boil, whisking. Transfer soup to bowl; stir in 2 cups mint. Cool to room temperature, whisking occasionally, about 1 hour.
  • Strain soup into another bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Stir in salt and cayenne. Add more sugar, if desired. Chill until cold, at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Whisk reserved 1 cup watermelon puree into soup. Ladle soup into 8 bowls. Mound 2 tablespoons cubed watermelon in center of each bowl. Drizzle soup with crème fraîche. Garnish with mint sprigs.

Patrick Madukani
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I can't wait to make this soup again!


Alex Fields
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This soup is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day.


Hazeez Harif
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I love the pop of color that the mint leaves add to this soup.


Katy Tambovsky
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This soup is the perfect summer soup. It's refreshing, light, and flavorful.


Kashif Bhatti
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover watermelon.


shihab
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I've never had watermelon soup before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's delicious!


Danny Carter
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Ayanda Gases
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Kelly Kayombo
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This soup is so refreshing and light, it's the perfect lunch on a hot day.


Ruth Mana
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I love the beautiful pink color of this soup.


N Lite
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This soup is the perfect way to start a summer meal.


Mmadu Clara
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Edwin Ochieng
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover watermelon.


Rowda axmed Rowda123
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I love the combination of watermelon and mint in this soup. It's so unique and refreshing.


Jessica Kennedy
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This chilled watermelon mint soup was a huge hit at my summer party! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's the perfect way to cool down on a hot day.