COLD CANTALOUPE AND MINT SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Cantaloupe     Mint     Summer     Chill     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 4 cups, serving 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lime
1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup sugar
1 cantaloupe (about 2 1/2 pounds)
3/4 cup chilled sweet Gewürztraminer (see note, above)
Garnish: fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • With a vegetable peeler remove zest from lime in strips. In a saucepan simmer water, zest, mint, and sugar, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let mixture stand 15 minutes. Pour mixture through a sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on solids, and discard solids. Cool syrup to room temperature.
  • Halve and seed cantaloupe. Working in 2 batches, scoop flesh into a blender and purée with syrup until smooth, transferring to a large bowl as pur ed. Stir in wine. Chill soup, covered, until cold, at least 2 hours, and up to 1 day. Skim any foam from top. Serve soup garnished with mint.

Samantha Blom
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was a perfect summer soup - light, refreshing, and flavorful.


Ali Wale
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This soup was delicious! The cantaloupe and mint flavors were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Fire Cricket
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my guests. I usually serve it with a side of fresh fruit or a salad.


tatheer ahmad
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with more spices or herbs.


Saad Aman
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I'm not a big fan of cantaloupe, but I decided to try this soup anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The soup was very flavorful and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Rabbi Rabbiali
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This soup was easy to make and very refreshing. I served it with a side of grilled chicken, and it was a perfect summer meal.


nay paing zaw
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I made this soup for a party, and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Comfort Edorodion
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This soup was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar or honey.


Purplecherryluv
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I love cantaloupe, and I was excited to try this soup. It did not disappoint! The soup was light and flavorful, and the mint gave it a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Sahro adan Maxamed
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This soup was so refreshing and easy to make. I used a blender to puree the cantaloupe and mint, and it came out perfectly smooth. I served it with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios.


Poetry
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This cantaloupe soup was a delightful surprise! I had never tried a savory cantaloupe dish before, but the combination of flavors was amazing. The mint added a refreshing touch, and the soup was perfectly chilled. I will definitely be making this aga