Melon Soup: 7 Best Refreshing Summer Recipes You’ll Love
This refreshing Melon Soup is a chilled, naturally sweet, and ultra-hydrating dish made with ripe melon, lime, mint, and a touch of honey. Perfect for hot days, brunch, or a light starter.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Soup, Appetizer
- Method: No Cook, Blender
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe cantaloupe or honeydew, cubed
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: sliced grapes, mint, granola, or coconut flakes
Instructions
- 1. Add melon, coconut milk (or yogurt), honey, lime juice, lime zest, mint, and salt to a blender.
- 2. Blend on high until completely smooth.
- 3. Taste and adjust sweetness or lime as needed.
- 4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to serve very cold.
- 5. Pour into bowls and garnish with mint, fruit, or coconut flakes.
- 6. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra cooling, chill melon cubes before blending.
- Swap lime for lemon if preferred.
- Blend in a small piece of ginger for a zesty twist.
- Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: melon soup, chilled soup, summer soup, cantaloupe soup, refreshing appetizer