Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Chilled Melon Soup Make Summer suitable

Chilled Melon Soup- Summer is time for many, and it's fun and easy to test cold soups that take advantage of the bounty of summer. These are easy to prepare and "different" enough to persuade the appetites during these sweltering summer days.

This can serve as an appetizer or a dessert for a special occasion. Ideal for a hot day.

Ingredients to be prepared:
4 cups cubed cantaloupe or honeydew melon
6 Tbsps. powdered sugar (or more)
4 cups orange juice
2/3 cup lemon juice
4 cups semi-dry white wine mint sprigs, strawberries (optional)

Place melon cubes, powdered sugar, orange juice and lemon juice in blender or food processor. Puree. Place in a bowl, cover and chill for two hours.

Remove from refrigerator and mix in wine. Taste: you may wish to add more powdered sugar. Return to refrigerator for at least one hour or overnight. Ladle into soup bowls.

Top with a sprig of mint or strawberries, if you wish.

Serves 8.