Our cold cantaloupe soup will soon be a summer staple. Simple, refreshing and oh-so easy, this 5-ingredient starter is packed with vitamins A and C and cancer-fighting carotenoids.
CAL/SERV :
85
PREP TIME :
5 MINS
YIELDS :
4 SERVINGS
COOK TIME:
N/A
INGREDIENTS
4 cups cubed cantaloupe (about 1 large cantaloupe)
2 Tbsp. honey, or to taste
2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice, or to taste
1/8 tsp. ground cardamom, or to taste
Sliced fresh strawberries, for garnish
1/4 cup whole fresh mint leaves, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Put the cantaloupe in a wide, shallow, microwave-safe container. Heat melon in microwave on 50% power for 2 minutes, or just until the melon softens slightly. Transfer cantaloupe to a blender or food processor. Add honey, lime juice and cardamom and blend mixture until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, until cold.
Before serving, taste and add more honey, cardamom, or lime juice as needed. Garnish each serving with strawberry slices and mint leaves.
Nutrition (per serving):
85 calories, 0 g total fat (0 g saturated fat), 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g protein, 1 g dietary fiber, 27 mg sodium.
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