Heart-Healthy Chilled Melon Soup

Cool down and nourish your body with this refreshing Heart-Healthy Chilled Melon Soup, a perfect summer recipe packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. This no-cook dish blends the natural sweetness of ripe cantaloupe and honeydew melons with zesty lime juice, aromatic fresh mint, a hint of ginger, and a touch of honey for a subtly sweet finish. A pinch of sea salt and black pepper enhances the layers of flavor, creating a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory in every spoonful. Ready in just 20 minutes (plus chill time), this nutrient-dense soup is not only effortless to prepare but also a delightfully light appetizer or midday pick-me-up. Serve it chilled and garnished with fresh mint to impress at your next summer gathering or as a make-ahead healthy snack. This recipe is brimming with heart-healthy ingredients, including hydrating melons rich in vitamins and antioxidants, making it as nutritious as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 whole (about 3 pounds) ripe cantaloupe melon
• 1 whole (about 3 pounds) ripe honeydew melon
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 10 leaves, plus extra for garnish fresh mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon, grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Begin by cutting the cantaloupe and honeydew melons in half. Remove the seeds with a spoon and discard them.

Step 2

Use a sharp knife or a melon baller to scoop out the flesh from both melons and place the pieces in a blender. Aim to get as much of the juice as you can.

Step 3

Add fresh lime juice, the mint leaves, grated ginger, honey, a pinch of freshly ground black pepper, and sea salt to the blender.

Step 4

Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy. This may take about 1-2 minutes depending on your blender.

Step 5

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed, considering the balance of sweet and citrus flavors.

Step 6

Transfer the blended soup to a large bowl or pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill.

Step 7

Before serving, stir the soup well and pour into individual bowls.

Step 8

Garnish with additional mint leaves for a fresh touch and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2800.5 grams (2800.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1035

Total Fat 5.00g	6%
Saturated Fat 1.60g	8%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1051mg	46%
Total Carbohydrate 256.60g	93%
Dietary Fiber 23.80g	85%
Total Sugars 228.10g
Protein 19.60g	39%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 247mg	19%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 7260mg	154%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.9%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 89.3%