Cantaloupe Soup

Bergy's Note:

This is a "do ahead" recipe. It makes a lovely first course. Take it on a picnic or serve at your next dinner party. It looks elegant and tastes refreshing! Takes minutes to make.

• Total Time: 4 hrs
• Prep Time: 4 hrs
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 cantaloupe, peeled,seeded and quartered
• 1 large orange, squeezed for juice
• 1 grated orange, rind of (reserve for garnish)
• 1/2 cup whipping cream (I use coffee cream)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 pinch ground ginger
• 1 pinch salt

Directions:

1. Chop melon into small pieces and place in food processor.
2. Process until smooth.
3. Transfer to a bowl and add orange juice, cream,sugar, salt& ginger.
4. Cover and refrigerate for 4-5 hours.
5. When serving sprinkle with grated orange peel.

Reviews

[Ursie]

This was so refreshing but it really depends on the cantalope for flavor. So be sure the cantalopes are in season befor trying this rcipe.

[MadCatKim]

Very pleased with this recipe. Nice, light summery dessert. I garnished with fresh raspberries instead of orange peel. I agree that you have to be careful with the cantaloupe since the seasonings are very subtle.

[johnste]

Hubby and son didn't care for it, but I did. I added more OJ, lime and sea salt to snazz up the flavor.