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  • 6servings
  • 180minutes
  • 63calories

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Nutrition Info . . .

NutrientsCellulose
VitaminsA, C
MineralsNatrium, Potassium

Ingredients Jump to Instructions ↓

  1. 6 cup(s) cubed ripe melon

  2. 1/2 cup(s) diced seedless cucumber

  3. 6 tablespoon(s) lime juice , divided, plus more to taste

  4. 1 tablespoon(s) thinly sliced scallion green

  5. 1 whole(s) scallion

  6. 1 jalapeño pepper , plus more to taste

  7. 1 cup(s) cold water

  8. 1 2-by-2 1/2-inch strip orange zest

  9. 1/2 cup(s) orange juice , plus more to taste

  10. 1 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh ginger

  11. 1/2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt

  12. 2 tablespoon(s) finely chopped cilantro or mint for garnish

  13. 6 teaspoon(s) plain yogurt or creme fraiche for garnish

Instructions Jump to Ingredients ↑

  1. Dice enough melon to measure 1 cup and combine in a small bowl with cucumber, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and scallion green. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve the soup.

  2. Place the remaining melon and 4 tablespoons lime juice in a blender. Chop the whole scallion and seed and chop jalapeño; add to the blender along with water, orange zest, orange juice, ginger, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and add more lime juice, jalapeño, and/or orange juice, if desired.

  3. Refrigerate the soup until chilled, 2 hours.

  4. Stir the reserved diced melon mixture and divide among 4 soup bowls. Pour the soup into the bowls. Garnish each serving with cilantro (or mint) and yogurt (or crème fraîche), if using.

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