Chilled Melon Soup

Cool off with the ultimate summer refresher: Chilled Melon Soup, a vibrant and hydrating treat bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe honeydew melon. This no-cook recipe, ready in just 15 minutes (plus chilling time), combines the zesty brightness of lime juice, a touch of honey, and the subtle herbal notes of fresh mint for a perfectly balanced flavor profile. Blended to silky smoothness and chilled to perfection, this light and healthy soup is an elegant starter or a refreshing midday snack. Serve it with a sprinkle of lime zest and a sprig of mint for that extra touch of sophistication. Ideal for hot days, this soup is a delightful way to stay cool and savor the tastes of summer.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium ripe honeydew melon
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 8 leaves fresh mint leaves
• 0.125 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cold water
• 0.5 teaspoon lime zest
• 4 sprigs fresh mint sprigs for garnish

Directions

Step 1

Cut the honeydew melon in half and remove the seeds with a spoon.

Step 2

Using a sharp knife, remove the rind from the melon and cut the flesh into chunks.

Step 3

In a blender, combine the melon chunks, fresh lime juice, honey, mint leaves, salt, and cold water.

Step 4

Blend the mixture until smooth. If necessary, stop and scrape down the sides of the blender to ensure an even blend.

Step 5

Taste the soup and adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired.

Step 6

Once blended smooth, chill the melon soup in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and the soup to become fully chilled.

Step 7

Before serving, stir in the lime zest.

Step 8

Pour the chilled soup into bowls and garnish each with a fresh mint sprig.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy its cool, refreshing flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1678.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	632.7

Total Fat 2.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 553.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 161.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.6g	0%
Total Sugars 142.7g
Protein 8.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 126.7mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 3201.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.1%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 92.1%