HONEYDEW CUCUMBER SOUP

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We served this cool, refreshing soup in demitasse cups and filled the saucers with ice to keep it chilled.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ripe honeydew melon, rind and seeds removed, cut into chunks
4 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, cut in chunks
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons creme fraiche
1 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper, or more to taste
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Place honeydew in a food processor; puree until smooth. Line a bowl with a double thickness of cheesecloth; transfer puree to bowl. Gather cheesecloth; tie into a bundle. Suspend bundle from a spoon; hang over a bowl, collecting juices in bowl, for 1 hour to yield 4 cups liquid.
  • Place cucumbers in a food processor; puree until smooth. Add 1/4 cup creme fraiche, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and salt; puree until smooth. Add honeydew liquid; puree until combined. Chill well before serving. Serve with a small dollop of creme fraiche and a cilantro leaf.

Idrees Rehaman
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This soup is a must-try for anyone who loves honeydew and cucumber.


Robert Courtright
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I make this soup all the time in the summer. It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot day.


Jamsid Afghan
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This is one of my favorite soups! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Ashe Adane
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup didn't turn out as good as the picture.


Sohnra Veer
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I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to the soup to make it taste good.


Frannas Marais
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The soup was a bit too thick for my liking.


Iceman1800
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I found the soup to be a bit too sweet.


Carlos Lara
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste.


Md Suhag
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I made this soup vegan by using coconut milk instead of dairy milk.


Isaac Gicu
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


S R I Z A N • S H R E S T H A
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I'm not a big fan of cucumber, but I really enjoyed this soup.


Adil Rajput
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This soup is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


AGirlNamed Sven
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I added a bit of mint to the soup for a refreshing twist.


Ahssn khan Ahsan khan
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover honeydew and cucumbers.


Junaid Ayub
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.


Shefa Iove
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This honeydew cucumber soup is a refreshing and delicious summer soup. The flavors of the honeydew and cucumber are perfectly balanced, and the soup is light and flavorful.