Cold Honeydew Soup
Cold Honeydew Soup is a very light and flavorful soup served “chilled” with a sweet refreshing clean taste in every spoonful. Best of all, this 4-ingredient soup is dairy-free and requires no cooking. Perfect for the end-of-the-summer season!
Cold Honeydew Soup…
While Honeydew melons are still in season and in supermarkets, here is a recipe we think you should try. This recipe for a chilled honeydew soup was sent to me from my friend Angela, who makes this cold soup often and recommended that I try it… and so I did!
It is an alternative to the traditional Gazpacho soup which is made with chilled tomatoes or other vegetables and spices. And, we have to tell you, the outcome was fantastic! It was quick to make, soothing and delicious tasting!
Only this chilled soup is made with honeydew melon, fresh herbs, and lime juice. And, if you love melon recipes, be sure to try our Summer Melon Salad, it too is easy and delicious,
Reasons to LOVE this Cold HONEYDEW SOUP Recipe…
- While warm temperatures are still here, this chilled soup recipe may be just the thing to add to your menu to enjoy something soothing and calm!
- Besides no cooking involved, this cold end-of-the-summer soup is truly a winner!
- It takes minutes to make and makes an elegant presentation that will amaze your family and guests.
- It’s even fancy enough to serve as the first course at dinner, or as an appetizer for a special occasion, soiree, or luncheon.
What does this Cold Honeydew Soup taste like?
The taste is sweet, cool, and refreshing, with every spoonful. It is the fresh herbs along with fresh lime juice that give this soup its soothing, clean taste.
It’s amazingly flavorful.
Options When Serving:
If you prefer, you can add a little topping to this soup:
- Just simply serve it with a small dollop of sour cream on top.
- Or drizzle a swirl with some crème fraiche across the top of each bowl.
- Simply add some slices of lime on each bowl, and some fresh mint as a garnish.
Ingredients You Will Need:
To make this cold honeydew soup, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 small ripe Honeydew
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 5 to 6 fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice
- A pinch of salt
How to Make Cold Honeydew Soup?
If this is your first time making this delicious sweet-tasting soup- you’re in for a real treat! Just follow our easy directions here, or you can jump down to the bottom for our full printable recipe card.
1. First, cut the melon in half. For this recipe, you will only need one-half of the honeydew, and you can reserve the other half for another time.
2. Use a spoon to scoop out and remove the seeds from the center. Then slice the melon, and remove its skin. Discard all skins.
3. Toss honeydew into a blender with mint, basil, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend to puree. Taste. Then divide and pour into individual soup bowls or ramekins.
4. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with a mint leaf in the center and a slice of lime on the side.
IMPORTANT Recipe Tips For Success!
- This is a soup made with fresh fruit. Therefore, it needs to be consumed the day you make it.
- This is not a recipe you can store for a day later. It must be eaten on the same day to avoid fermentation.
- It’s best to “CHILL” the MELON before slicing and pureeing. Then you can serve it as soon as you make it.
Finally, A Few More Reasons to Love this Melon Soup!
- Helps boost the immune system
- Loaded with vitamins and nutrients
- It’s vegan, paleo, whole-30, and dairy-free
- Honeydew is low in calories
- And it’s ONLY about 77 calories per serving!
- There are so many great health benefits with Honeydew, and you can read about them in this article, 10 Surprising Health Benefits of Honeydew.
A Delightful Starter
This Cold Honeydew Soup is truly something you need to try while the honeydew melons are still in season. It is sublime! Serve it chilled, this soup will positively WOW your family and guests after their first taste.
ENJOY!!
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Cold Honeydew Soup
Cold Honeydew Soup is a very light and flavorful soup served chilled with a sweet refreshing clean taste in every spoonful. Best of all, this 4-ingredient soup requires no cooking, and it's sooo cool and soothing! Super easy to make too!
Ingredients
- 1/2 of a small ripe honeydew - chopped ( about 4 to 5 cups )
- 8 fresh mint leaves- with stems removed ( about 1 Tbsp)
- 5 to 6 fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 1 large lime)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
1. First, cut the melon in half. For this recipe, you will only need one-half of the honeydew, and you can reserve the other half for another time.
2. Use a spoon to scoop out and remove the seeds from the center. Then slice the melon, and remove its skin. Discard all skins.
3. Toss honeydew into a blender with mint, basil, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend to puree into a smooth, soupy texture. Taste. Then divide and pour into individual soup bowls or ramekins.
4. Cover with clear wrap and chill until you are ready to serve.
5. When ready to serve, top each dish (or glass) with a fresh mint leaf as a garnish, and a slice of lime on the side. Optional: drizzle some creme fraiche on top, or serve with a small dollop of sour cream in the center.
Yields: 4 - (1/2 cup) servings
Notes
- IT's Best to CHILL the Honeydew beforehand, and especially if you prefer to serve it as soon as you puree it.
- This recipe will serve 4 small servings, (4 ounces), or 3 servings of about 6 ounces.
- For more servings needed, just double the recipe and use the entire melon.
- Also, if the soup is too thick, just add a little water.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 servings Serving Size: 1/2 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 77Total Fat: .3gCarbohydrates: 19.4gFiber: 1.7gSugar: 17.3gProtein: 1.2g
Happy & Healthy Life! 🙂
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xo anna and liz
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This was our first time making a cold soup. And we served it to our guests last month and it turned out delicious! Thanks for thr reminder- will make it again.
Thank you so much JT! So glad you enjoy our cold honeydew soup. And, we appreciate you stopping by and leaving us a sweet comment. 🙂
love how pretty and refreshing your soup looks. plus, we made your cold soup a few times – and we love it!
Yes, when your summer arrives, we hope you will try this refreshing cold soup. thanks so much!
What a beautiful and refreshing recipe for the hot summer we’ve been having! Love the color!
Same here too! Thanks so much, Susan! 🙂
I can see serving this in small glasses at a tapas party…love the color.
Yes, for sure! Thanks, Karen!
My mom used to make lovely cold soups in the summer. Besides gazpacho, I remember a cantaloupe version. Your beautiful honeydew soup sounds to easy and tasty not to try!
This was my first time making this cold soup and I was impressed! Thanks Liz!