MELON AND GINGER SOUP
Reserve melons that are so ripe, sweet and juicy that they practically fall apart when you cut them for this soup, which is inspired by a recipe by Deborah Madison. Smell the melons when you shop for them at the market; they should make you want to close your eyes and drink in their fragrance. If they're not really sweet, the soup will be bland. Both cantaloupe and honeydew are great sources of potassium and vitamin A.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, soups and stews, dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield serves four to six
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut the whole melon into 8 wedges and the half into 4, and set aside two of the wedges. Remove the remaining melon from the rinds, and chop coarsely. Puree until smooth in a blender or a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Transfer to a bowl and whisk in the lime zest and 1 tablespoon of the lime juice, the salt, buttermilk, 1 teaspoon of the ginger juice, and the agave syrup. Taste and add the remaining ginger juice if desired. Cut the remaining wedges of melon into very small dice and place in a separate bowl. Chill the soup and diced melon for at least 1 hour.
- Just before serving, toss the diced melon with the mint and remaining lime juice. Ladle the soup into bowls, top with the melon and mint, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 26, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 88 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
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Debbie Phillips
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect.
Sheikh hamza4040
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed this soup. It's a great way to change up your usual soup routine.
Eric Pangari
[email protected]I made this soup for a brunch party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Maha fadaly
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruit. My kids loved the sweet flavor of the melon and the ginger gave it a little bit of a kick.
Terion Hopson
[email protected]I used honeydew melon in this soup and it turned out great. I think it would also be good with cantaloupe or watermelon.
Cultist Junior
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I actually really liked the flavor of it in this soup.
Victedious Malungabanda
[email protected]I love the creamy texture of this soup. The coconut milk really adds a nice richness.
Kaka King
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover melon. It's also a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.
Saju Mollik
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of melon soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Lulu ana
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the hint of ginger in it.
Prince Sajid
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a real crowd-pleaser. Everyone loved the sweet and spicy flavors.
Saad Malik
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a unique and delicious combination of flavors.
Anne Eli
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover melon.
Tmgraj Titung
[email protected]This soup is so refreshing and flavorful. I highly recommend it.
Basit Jaan
[email protected]I love the combination of melon and ginger in this soup. It's a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.
Shekh Rohul
[email protected]The soup was easy to make and didn't take long. I used cantaloupe and it gave the soup a beautiful color.
Joan Salvame
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It had a nice balance of sweet and spicy flavors.
Arshad Ali official
[email protected]This melon and ginger soup was a refreshing and unique treat! The flavors of the melon and ginger blended perfectly, and the coconut milk added a creamy richness. I served it chilled as a summer appetizer, and it was a hit with my guests.