Chilled Cantaloupe Peach Soup With Ginger Mint Recipes

CHILLED CANTALOUPE PEACH SOUP WITH GINGER & MINT

Steps:

• Remove skin and seeds from cantaloupe and dice the flesh.
• Cut peaches in half and remove stone.
• Place cantaloupe, peaches, ginger, tabasco sauce, cream cheese, and lime juice in a blender and puree until well blended.
• Strain if necessary.
• Garnish with honeydew melon and fresh mint.
• Serve in chilled bowls.

CHILLED CANTALOUPE, MANGO AND PEACH SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Peel, seed and cut up all the fruit into chunks. Zest and juice orange and juice lemon.
• 2. Place all fruits, the zest, and liquids (juice and honey) into bowl of large food processor and process until smooth. If you have a small processor or blender, puree the fruits in batches, mixing them together in a large bowl after processing.
• 3. Put the puree through a food mill or fine sieve if desired to obtain the smoothest texture. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
• 4. When ready to serve, ladle into shallow serving bowls or cups dividing into equal portions. Swirl in 1 to 2 tbsp of your choice of dairy product. Top with mint leaves and a quick grind of fresh nutmeg.
• 5. For special occasions, use a sweet white dessert wine in place of the grape juice. Note: Prep time does not include chilling time.

CHILLED CANTALOUPE SOUP

Steps:

• In blender or food processor blend together melon and juice until smooth.
• Place in large bowl and stir in lime juice and cinnamon.
• Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
• Sprinkle with mint to garnish and serve.

CHILLED CANTALOUPE SOUP WITH LEMON AND GINGER

Steps:

• Place butter, honey, ginger root and lemon peel in small bowl. Microwave 45 seconds until butter melts. Stir to blend.
• Transfer mixture into blender. Add melon chunks and puree until smooth. Stir in milk. Transfer to bowl, cover and chill 4 hours.
• Garnish with mint sprig diced melon.