Name: Cantaloupe Soup
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 first-course servings
Ingredients: 2 lb ripe cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces (3 cups); 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3/4 cup chilled sparkling apple cider (nonalcoholic); 1/8 teaspoon Madras curry powder; Garnish: Madras curry powder; lemon slices

A dash of curry powder transforms this cool fruit soup into a sweetly savory first course.

Recipe information

Total Time
10 minutes
Yield
Makes 4 first-course servings

Ingredients

2 lb ripe cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces (3 cups)

3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

3/4 cup chilled sparkling apple cider (nonalcoholic)

1/8 teaspoon Madras curry powder

Garnish: Madras curry powder; lemon slices

Preparation

Purée cantaloupe with 3 tablespoons lemon juice in a blender until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and stir in cider and curry. Season with salt and additional lemon juice. Serve immediately, at room temperature.

Recipe notes

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