Chilled Cucumber Melon Soup – a healthy, easy summer soup that can be served as an appetizer or light meal. Delicious and refreshing !
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and cut into chunks – deseed if seeds are large
- 1/2 medium cantaloupe (about 1 lb or 4 cups), seeded, peeled, and cut into large chunks
- 1/2 cup vegan yourt (optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh mint
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped, stems and all
- 1/4 – 1/2 fresh jalapeño pepper (start with a little, add more to taste)
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, diced
- 1-2 limes, juiced ( start with one, add more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Step 1
Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Step 2
Adjust to taste, adding more lime or jalapeño.
Step 3
Refrigerate and serve chilled.
NOTES
For an appetizer, serve in small cups ( or shot glasses) perfect for sipping, no spoons required.
Or serve as side dish instead of a salad.
chilled cucumber melon soup
Course: Appetizers and Snacks6
servings15
minutes15
minutes95
kcal30
minutesChilled Cucumber Melon Soup – a healthy, easy summer soup that can be served as an appetizer or light meal. Delicious and refreshing !
Ingredients
1 medium cucumber, peeled and cut into chunks – deseed if seeds are large
1/2 medium cantaloupe (about 1 lb or 4 cups), seeded, peeled, and cut into large chunks
1/2 cup vegan yourt (optional)
1/2 cup fresh mint
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped, stems and all
1/4 – 1/2 fresh jalapeño pepper (start with a little, add more to taste)
2 scallions, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, diced
1-2 limes, juiced ( start with one, add more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Adjust to taste, adding more lime or jalapeño.
- Refrigerate and serve chilled.
Notes
- For an appetizer, serve in small cups ( or shot glasses) perfect for sipping, no spoons required. Or serve as side dish instead of a salad.