Refreshing Mint Melon Soup Recipe - A Cool Summer Treat

Minted Melon Soup

YIELD Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 cup water 1 tablespoon sugar 1‑1/2 cups fresh mint, including stems 2 fresh basil leaves 1‑1/2 cups diced cantaloupe 4 teaspoons lemon juice, divided 1‑1/2 cups diced seeded watermelon

PREPARATION:

1. Combine water and sugar in small saucepan; mix well. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add mint and basil; simmer 10 minutes or until reduced by two-thirds. Remove from heat; cover and let stand at least 2 hours or until cool. Strain mint syrup; set aside.
2. Place cantaloupe in food processor or blender; process until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons mint syrup and 2 teaspoons lemon juice; process until well mixed. Pour into airtight container. Cover and refrigerate until cold. Repeat procedure with watermelon, 2 teaspoons mint syrup and remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Discard any remaining mint syrup.
3. To serve, simultaneously pour 1/4 cup of each melon soup, side by side, into serving bowl. Place 1 mint sprig in center for garnish, if desired. Repeat with remaining soup.

This recipe appears in: Soups NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1/2 cup Sodium 7 mg Protein 1 g Fiber 1 g Carbohydrate 11 g Total Fat <1 g Calories from Fat 7 % Calories 48 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fruit 1