Chilled Cucumber-Watermelon Soup

Cucumber-melon is the current trend in bathing accessories, and now in food as well. This is a yummy, summery treat as an appetizer, light lunch with a nice sandwich or salad, or as part of a multi-course meal (or even as a dessert soup). Courtesy of Canadian Food Exporters Association http://www.cfea.com/Recipes/Chilled%20Cucumber%20and%20Melon%20Soup.htm

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 5-6 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2  tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
• 7  cups  peeled seedless watermelon, ½ inch chunks
• 2  cups  finely diced cucumbers (english or ontario greenhouse, about one long cucumber)

Directions

1. Combine water and sugar in saucepan.
2. Bring to boil over medium high heat; stir in lime juice.
3. Cool then chill.
4. Working in batches, place watermelon in blender or food processor, cover and blend until smooth.
5. Spoon off foam, if desired.
6. Stir diced cucumber, and lime mixture into watermelon purée.
7. Cover and refrigerate until cold.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.