As I mentioned in previous posts, I am a member of a cooking group. There are six of us and we meet once a month to cook and dine together. I have been a part of this group for about nine years. The members have changed over time, but one constant is that we always have fun learning new techniques, trying recipes that we might never try on our own, and enjoying each other’s company.
Add 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves.
Add 1 tbsp honey, 1/8 tsp salt, and 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes).
Blend until smooth.
Add the remaining melon and blend again. Pour the melon mixture into a bowl, cover, and chill for at least 1 hour.
Ladle the soup into 6 bowls. Each serving will be about 3/4 cup. I know this doesn’t sound like much, but you don’t want a large helping with a sweet soup. Garnish each serving with a thin slice of lime and a sprig of mint.
Chow and Chatter says
interesting soup, I bet its great for summer
Sean says
I just got a huge bunch of mint from my friend’s garden and had no idea what to make. This is perfect! I can’t wait to try it.
Butterfly says
Look Delicious!!!
doggybloggy says
this is such a refreshing sounding soup…perfect
My Sensei says
This soup looks so refreshing and perfect for summertime. Mint definitely adds a kick of flavor to fruit and the color is so pretty 🙂 I am a huge fan of fruit soups, particularly watermelon and I am very excited to try this one.
Tangled Noodle says
Except for the fact that our blender passed away a while back and has yet to be replaced, I am ready to make this! I just bought honeydew yesterday and we have mint overrunning the garden. I suppose I could use my mini food processor . . .
Cookin' Canuck says
Thanks for all of the positive comments. I hope all of you who plan to try this enjoy it. Let me know.
My Sensei, I haven’t tried a watermelon soup yet, but it’s on my list. Sounds refreshing!
Tangled Noodle, I don’t see why you couldn’t use your mini food processor. You’ll be blending it in a few batches, but I don’t think it would take too much longer.
Bellini Valli says
We are going to be cooking from Cooking Light all next week. Light is always delicious!!
Crazy About Cakes says
I would’ve never thought to make a soup with honeydew, but it actually looks very refreshing. Thanks for posting!
~Lynette
Teanna says
That sounds like the perfect summer soup! Absolutely gorgeous!
Kevin says
I like the sound of a melon soup. It would be nice and cool and refreshing in the summer.
HannahBanana aka Amanda says
I love cold fruit soups….never thought I would until I was on holidays in South America and it was SOOO hot! Yours sounds fantastic, and I love the addition of the lime juice! Looks like another winner!!
janet says
It's perfect- simple, heathy and pretty!
Adina says
I have a very similar recipe in a cookbook (the only difference, it seems, is the one I have doesn't call for salt). The book says for a special presentation to serve in wine goblets with a sprig of mint in the center and a slice of lemon (or lime) on the rim. I made it the other night for dessert and it was a big hit!
Betherann says
Yum! I saw this in Cooking Light but didn't copy it, so I'm glad I found it here. I wonder what this would taste like with cilantro instead of (or even in addition to) the mint…?
linda says
This is the cold soup for summer! Have made several times for parties and always gets cheers and requests for the recipe, which I bring with me to pass out. Everyone always has a huge amount of mint in the summer and this is one delicious way to use it. I always put a little more than the recipe calls for.
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Linda, I’m so glad that you and your guests have enjoyed this! You’ve reminded me that I really need to make it again.
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