Chilled Melon Soup With Toasted Almonds

Published July 6, 1996

Total Time
25 minutes
Rating
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Ingredients

Yield:Four servings
  • 1 small, ripe honeydew melon, peeled, seeded and cut into ½-inch cubes (about 7 cups)

  • ½ cup fresh lime juice

  • 4 teaspoons seeded and minced jalapenos

  • ½ cup plain, nonfat yogurt

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons salt

  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

  • ½ cup sliced almonds

  • 2 teaspoons water

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

31 grams carbs; 1 milligram cholesterol; 187 calories; 4 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 6 grams fat; 4 grams fiber; 775 milligrams sodium; 6 grams protein; 24 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place the melon, lime juice, jalapenos, yogurt, 2 teaspoons of salt and pepper in a blender and process until smooth. Refrigerate until cold.

  2. Step 2

    Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Place the almonds in a bowl and toss with the water and then with the remaining salt. Place on a baking sheet and bake until toasted, about 15 minutes. Let cool.

  3. Step 3

    Divide the soup among 4 bowls. Top with the almonds and mint and serve immediately.

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This recipe has way way too much salt. The other flavors were so good I’ll try it again and just season to taste

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