This chilled cantaloupe soup with mint on a hot summer evening makes a great first course or a refreshing main dish with a crisp salad and croutons. Enjoy this cold soup recipe!
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Ingredients list for theChilled Cantaloupe Soup
- 1 melon cantaloupe
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 oz (30g) salt
- 1 coffee spoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Fresh mint, chopped
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Directions
1. Cut melon in quarters and remove seeds. Scoop out the flesh with a melon baller and set aside. Save a few lemon balls for garnish, if you want.
2. Place the melon in a food processor or blender. Add oil, salt, pepper and honey. Pulse on low until desired consistency is reached; do not overprocess.
3. Put in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes before serving.
4. Just before serving, garnish the soup with chopped mint, black pepper and a drizzle olive oil.
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