Dairy-Free Chilled Melon Soup
Refreshingly light and irresistibly vibrant, this Dairy-Free Chilled Melon Soup is a summertime must-try. Bursting with natural sweetness from cantaloupe and honeydew melons, this silky-smooth soup is accented by a tangy twist of lime, the cool crispness of cucumber, and a hint of fresh mint. Sweetened naturally with agave nectar and finished with a dash of salt to elevate its delicate flavors, this vegan, gluten-free recipe is as wholesome as it is delicious. Requiring just 20 minutes of prep time, it’s the perfect no-cook option for hot days when you crave something chilled and satisfying. Serve it as an elegant appetizer, a refreshing snack, or a light dessert, and garnish with a sprig of mint for a beautifully aromatic touch.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized cantaloupe
- 1 medium-sized honeydew melon
- 1 large lime
- 10 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar
- 1 cup cold water
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 small cucumber
- 4 leaves (for garnish) fresh mint leaves
Directions
Step 1
Cut the cantaloupe and honeydew melons in half, remove the seeds, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
Step 2
Peel the cucumber, remove the seeds, and chop it into small pieces. Add the cucumber to the blender.
Step 3
Add the juice of one large lime to the blender.
Step 4
Add 10 fresh mint leaves, 2 tablespoons of agave nectar, and 1 cup of cold water to the blender.
Step 5
Add 0.25 teaspoon of salt to enhance the flavors.
Step 6
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth. If needed, blend in batches to avoid overfilling the blender.
Step 7
Taste and adjust sweetness as needed by adding additional agave nectar if preferred.
Step 8
Chill the soup in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to become fully chilled.
Step 9
Before serving, stir the soup, give it a final taste, and adjust seasoning with more lime juice or salt if desired.
Step 10
Serve the soup in chilled bowls and garnish each serving with one fresh mint leaf.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3275.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1209.0 |
| Total Fat 4.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1231.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 290.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 253.5g | |
| Protein 20.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 299.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6003.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories