COOL MELON SOUP
To make this slightly sweet dish such a delicious departure from other melon soups, Kinch briefly cooks vibrant Cavaillon and Charentais melons. Feel free to use any of your favorite summer melons, including honeydews or cantaloupes.
Provided by David Kinch
Categories Soup/Stew Fruit Herb Nut Onion Soy Appetizer Easter Fourth of July Melon Almond Tofu Family Reunion Shower Party Soy Sauce Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Set a fine-mesh strainer over a small bowl. Press tofu through strainer into bowl. Stir in white soy sauce. Cover and chill. DO AHEAD:Can be made 4 hours ahead. Keep chilled.
- Set a medium-mesh strainer over a medium bowl. Halve melons horizontally. Scrape seeds, strings, and juices from center of each melon half into strainer. Press lightly on mixture in strainer to release juices. Discard solids in strainer. Reserve juices.
- Using a small melon baller, scoop out 18 balls from 1 melon half. Place melon balls in a small bowl; season lightly with sea salt and vinegar and gently toss. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Drain; transfer to a small bowl and reserve.
- Meanwhile, cut rind from remaining 3 melon halves and cut flesh into 2" pieces. Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent but not browned, about 10 minutes. Cut a parchment-paper round just large enough to cover surface of soup in pot. Add melon pieces with reserved juices to pot. Cover pot with parchment-paper round. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until melon is soft but not mushy and an instant-read thermometer inserted into melon reads 150°, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Working in batches, purée soup in a blender until smooth. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl. Strain soup. Season to taste with sea salt. Cover and chill, along with serving bowls, until cold, about 4 hours.
- Ladle soup into chilled bowls. Spoon 1 heaping teaspoons of the tofu mixture into center. Top with a few toasted almonds and 3 melon balls. Drizzle almond oil over and garnish with fresh herbs.
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Cassandra Laddaga
[email protected]This soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I think I'll add some more liquid next time.
Ione Figueroa
[email protected]I found this soup to be a bit bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Slavetounclesam iAm
[email protected]This soup was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less sugar.
Destiny Wanjala
[email protected]This soup is absolutely delicious! I love the combination of cantaloupe and honeydew melons. And the lime juice and mint give it a nice tartness and freshness. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
matiwos negash
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that it's a healthy soup, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Aden Bakayoko
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that it's a cold soup, perfect for a hot summer day. I also like to add a bit of chopped cucumber for extra freshness.
Markel Moore
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I think the key is to use ripe, flavorful melons. I also added a bit of ginger to give it a little extra zing.
Kavante Harris
[email protected]This soup is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of cantaloupe and honeydew melons. And the lime juice and mint give it a nice tartness and freshness. I'll definitely be making this again.
Gg Tamim
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that it's a cold soup, perfect for a hot summer day.
Deophister Likando
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I think the secret is in the simple ingredients. Fresh, ripe melons and a few spices are all you need to make this delicious soup.
Nipisha Tapaungai
[email protected]This soup is absolutely delicious! I love the combination of cantaloupe and honeydew melons. And the lime juice and mint give it a nice tartness and freshness. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Prince Sifat
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that it's a healthy soup, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Noelwolf Noel
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that it's a cold soup, perfect for a hot summer day. I also like to add a bit of chopped cucumber for extra freshness.
Milton Kanawi
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I think the key is to use ripe, flavorful melons. I also added a bit of ginger to give it a little extra zing.
adeyemo muhammad
[email protected]This soup is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of cantaloupe and honeydew melons. And the lime juice and mint give it a nice tartness and freshness. I'll definitely be making this again.
kailash Joshi
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that it's a cold soup, perfect for a hot summer day.
Daniyah Cherry
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I think the secret is in the simple ingredients. Fresh, ripe melons and a few spices are all you need to make this delicious soup.
Jesus Gutierrez
[email protected]The combination of cantaloupe and honeydew melons is perfect. The cantaloupe adds a sweetness and the honeydew adds a creaminess. And the lime juice and mint give it a nice tartness and freshness.
Ch Irfan Aslam
[email protected]I love how easy this soup is to make. I always have cantaloupe and honeydew melons on hand, so it's a great way to use them up. And it's so light and healthy, perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.
Marisol Farfan
[email protected]This cool melon soup was a hit at my last dinner party! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and the presentation was beautiful. I'll definitely be making this again.