Chilled Melon Soup
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Soups & Stews
Minnesota GrownSummer, Grilling & Picnics
Dairy FreeGluten FreeVeganVegetarian
Ingredients
2 lbs. (about 6 cups)
Minnesota Grown watermelon, cantaloupe or honeydew chunks, chilled, divided
3 tbsp.
Kowalski's Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice (from the Produce Juice Case)
- freshly ground Kowalski's Pink Himalayan Sea Salt and freshly ground Kowalski's Black Peppercorns, to taste
- Kowalski's Extra Virgin Olive Oil and/or Kowalski's Balsamic or Fig Balsamic Vinegar, to taste (optional)
- garnishes, to taste: thinly sliced cucumber, thinly sliced avocado, microgreens or sprouts, edible fresh or dried flowers, and fresh herbs
Directions
- Add about ½ of the melon to a food processor or blender; purée.
- Add remaining melon to the blender; process until completely smooth.
- If a smoother texture is desired, strain melon through a fine-mesh strainer.
- Stir in lime juice. Season with salt and pepper; stir again.
- Chill until ready to serve.
- Divide soup among 4-6 shallow bowls or small cups; season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with oil and/or vinegar, if desired; top with garnishes to taste.
Tasty Tip:
- When Minnesota Grown melons are not in season, other selections may be substituted in equal amounts.
